noun
bhangra
BAHNG-gruh
Bhangra (noun) means an energetic style of music and dance from the Punjab region, traditionally performed at harvest celebrations. Example: “The wedding ended with everyone dancing bhangra until midnight.”
noun
1
An energetic style of music and dance from the Punjab region, traditionally performed at harvest celebrations.
"The wedding ended with everyone dancing bhangra until midnight."
2
A modern fusion genre blending Punjabi rhythms with electronic dance music.
"The DJ mixed bhangra beats into his club set."
How to use bhangra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lively Punjabi folk dance and music style, now also blended into modern pop and electronic music.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bhangras
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Etymology
From Punjabi bhaṅgṛā, related to bhaṅg ("hemp"), reflecting the folk dance's roots in harvest festivities.
Frequently asked questions
What does “bhangra” mean?
The word “bhangra” means an energetic style of music and dance from the Punjab region, traditionally performed at harvest celebrations. In plain terms, a lively Punjabi folk dance and music style, now also blended into modern pop and electronic music.
How do you pronounce “bhangra”?
“Bhangra” is pronounced BAHNG-gruh (/ˈbɑːŋ.ɡɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “bhangra” in a sentence?
Here is “bhangra” used in a sentence: “The wedding ended with everyone dancing bhangra until midnight.”
What part of speech is “bhangra”?
“Bhangra” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bhangra” have?
“Bhangra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an energetic style of music and dance from the Punjab region, traditionally performed at harvest celebrations.
