General
wuk-up
What does wuk-up mean?
A vigorous dance rooted in African tradition, done by rotating the waist and hips; the Bajan cousin of the wine. Also wuk up.
"Bajans love to wuk-up bad at Crop Over."
Origin
Bajan, from 'work up' (the waist); central to Crop Over festival.
Frequently asked questions
What is a wuk-up?
It's a high-energy Barbadian dance done by rotating and gyrating the waist and hips, closely related to the Caribbean wine.
Where does the word wuk-up come from?
It comes from 'work up' (working up the waist) and is a centrepiece of Barbados's Crop Over festival.
Is wuk-up the same as wining?
They're very similar; wuk-up is essentially the Bajan version of the wine, sometimes done more vigorously.
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