Cancan
Translation of "cancan" into Russian
cancan
NounUK
/ˈkæŋ.kæn/
US
/ˈkæn.kæn/
cancan
cancans pl
The dancers performed a lively cancan at the end of the show.
Танцовщицы исполнили живой канкан в конце шоу.
Definitions
cancan
NounUK
/ˈkæŋ.kæn/
US
/ˈkæn.kæn/
A lively, high-kicking dance of French origin, typically performed by women in a chorus line.
The dancers performed the cancan with great energy and precision, delighting the audience.
cancan
VerbUK
/ˈkæŋ.kæn/
US
/ˈkæn.kæn/
To dance the cancan, performing its characteristic high kicks.
The chorus girls cancaned across the stage during the finale.
cancan
AdjectiveUK
/ˈkæŋ.kæn/
US
/ˈkæn.kæn/
Relating to or characteristic of the cancan dance.
She bought a flamboyant cancan costume for the performance.
Idioms and phrases
cancan routine
The dance troupe rehearsed their cancan routine for the upcoming show.
номер канкана
Танцевальная труппа репетировала номер канкана для предстоящего шоу.
cancan show
They planned a spectacular cancan show for the festival.
шоу с канканом
Они запланировали зрелищное шоу с канканом для фестиваля.