cancan — meaning in English

English meaning

• cancan noun A lively, high-kicking chorus-line dance that originated in 19th-century France.
• gossip noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.

Senses

cancan is used for these senses in English:

• cancan (dances) A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.
• gossip (uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.

gossip — full definition

1. noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
2. noun A person who habitually talks about others' private business.
3. verb To talk about other people's private lives, often spreading rumors.

Related French words