🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

B-Boying

Pronunciation / Transliteration: B-Boying

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
B-Boying/ˈbiːˌbɔɪ.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"B-Boying ist eine beeindruckende Tanzform, die viel Geschick erfordert."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A style of street dance characterized by its athletic and acrobatic movements, typically performed to hip-hop music.

    "During the competition, the b-boying performances captivated the audience with their impressive spins and freezes."
  2. 2

    A competitive dance form where dancers, known as b-boys or b-girls, battle each other in a showcase of skill and creativity.

    "The b-boying battle was intense, with each dancer trying to outdo the other with unique moves."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'b-boying' originated in the 1970s in the South Bronx, New York City, as part of hip-hop culture. It derives from 'break-boy', referring to dancers who performed during the breaks of hip-hop tracks, showcasing acrobatic and rhythmic movements that evolved from various dance styles.

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