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Synonyms

toe dance

1 American  

noun

  1. a dance performed on the tips of the toes.

toe-dance 2 American  
[toh-dans, -dahns] / ˈtoʊˌdæns, -ˌdɑns /

verb (used without object)

toe-danced, toe-dancing

  1. to perform a toe dance.

toe dance British  

noun

  1. a dance performed on tiptoe

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verb

  1. (intr) ballet to dance on pointes

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Other Word Forms

  • toe dancer noun

Etymology

Origin of toe dance1

First recorded in 1930–35

Origin of toe-dance2

v. use of noun phrase toe dance

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