noun
cucaracha
noun
1
A lively Mexican dance performed in ballrooms and nightclubs.
"They danced la cucaracha at the wedding reception."
How to Use Cucaracha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Mexican dance, named after the folk song "La Cucaracha."
Word Forms
cucarachas plural
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Etymology
From Spanish cucaracha, literally "cockroach."