Calypso

noun

/kəˈlɪp.səʊ/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounA type of music and dance that originated in the West Indies (perhaps Trinidad), characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects, often creating satire of current events.

2.verbTo perform calypso.

Synonyms

calypso bulbosa fairy-slipper trinidadian kaiso soca sokah caribbean dance music spouge gospelypso rapso parang chutney

Rhymes With

apropos show flow fallow although low bestow glow

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