coonjine
(US, historical) A kind of rhythmic shuffling dance performed by, or imitating the characteristic movements of, deckhands on riverboats.
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(US, historical) A kind of rhythmic shuffling dance performed by, or imitating the characteristic movements of, deckhands on riverboats.
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(US, historical) To perform such a dance.
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