dance with a dog

Flirting/ hooking up with someone (the 'dog') who is much worse looking than you (I.e. clapped ) Originating in Yorkshire, dancing with a dog should present no challenge at all, and the gratitude the dog will show should mean minimal effort is required to close. Sometimes played as a game among friends, seeing who can hookup with the most clapped person.

Jerry "these models are all so stuck up"
Terry "leave it man, just dance with a dog"
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Adam "is nobody in here attractive tonight?! anyone up for dance with a dog?"

by Ilkley March 25, 2020

Monkey Dance

1. A dance conducted in which a person breakdances on top of a monkey which is breakdancing on a seagull that jumps on a whale.

"Peter performed the Monkey Dance for the talent show!"

by Duck of the Luck October 22, 2025

step dancing

from the Wall Street Journal, 1/12/07, W1: "Step dancing, or stepping, is a form of street dancing that has evolved into a cross between Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Marine Corps basic training."

"'Stomp the Yard,' which was directed by Syvain White, is absolutely fixated by step dancing." (also from the Wall Street Journal, 1/12/07)

by Give credit to WSJ writer Joe Morgenstern December 10, 2008

dance floor imperialism

"Dance floor imperialism" refers to the phenomenon observed at social gatherings where a designated space for dancing exists. In these settings, the individuals on the dance floor often develop a deep intolerance for those who choose not to partake in dancing. Fuelled by a kind of mania, these dancers become relentless in their efforts to pressure non-dancers to join them, creating an environment where the desire to conform to the dominant dancing culture becomes almost inevitable. Dance floor imperialism manifests as an explicit expectation for everyone to participate, and non-dancers often find themselves succumbing to the relentless persuasion, inadvertently surrendering their autonomy on the dance floor.

The atmosphere on the dance floor was charged with dance floor imperialism as enthusiastic dancers actively sought to recruit non-dancers into their rhythmic domain.

by SalvyZ June 24, 2023

hanzo dance move

A style of dancing where the dancer believes their dance is of a high quality, but it is clear to observers that they are awkward and don't know what they're doing.

Joe was striking out with the ladies last night. He's got some real Hanzo dance moves.

by Authweight May 25, 2017

Columbian Dancing Dust

Synonym for cocaine.

That’s the worst idea I’ve ever heard. I think Management needs to lay off the Columbian Dancing Dust.

by chrisssy226 February 18, 2023

dancing

Having a stroke… in STYLE!

Guy 1: (having an obvious seizure)
Guy 2: damn you’re a good dancer

(Dancing, cause urban dictionary’s policy of needing the word in the definition is bullshit)

by Nebuwula July 7, 2022