English Dictionary

Definition of “fandango”

fandango (fænˈdæŋɡəʊ )

(plural) -gos

an old Spanish courtship dance in triple time between a couple who dance closely and provocatively
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance

C18: from Spanish, of uncertain origin

And yet in the whole sorry fandango , almost as tragic a figure as Ludwig was the doctor, Bernhard von Gudden.

Jim Leavesley, George Biro THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)

I don't give a flying fandango if he's white, black or brown.

Sun, News of the World (2002)

If Justin Langer is seen kissing his cap or dancing a fandango on reaching a hundred, the All-Muggleton opening batsman does the same.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

Miss Spicer's eyes did the fandango when she saw herself in the mirrors of Starkles.

Misc (1995)

Renegade escaped convict Riddick raises his besieged race against the hordes in an unoriginal fandango.

The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)

She goes on to say of the fake fandango : "It was perfect like a fairytale dream.

Megastar (2004)

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