nau2 jiu1 mou5扭腰舞

Jyutpingnau2 jiu1 mou5
Yalenáu yīu móuh

Definition

The twist; a dance characterized by twisting the hips.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to the classic dance style involving rhythmic hip rotation, often associated with retro pop culture. While it can describe the historical dance craze, it is also used colloquially to describe any dance move that emphasizes hip movement.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

喺。
She is very attractive dancing the twist on stage.
？
Do you know how to do the twist dance?

Related words

see alsotiu3 mou5跳舞tiu móuh

Common phrases

to dance the twist

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