breakdancing means an urban style of acrobatic street dance that originated in the hip hop culture of New York City in the late 20th century. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 92 out of 100.
Etymology
From break + dancing.
Influenced by breakdown (the percussion break of songs chosen by a DJ for use in hip-hop music) -- breakdancers were originally those who danced to a breakdown.
noun
- An urban style of acrobatic street dance that originated in the hip hop culture of New York City in the late 20th century.“Hollywood made movies about breakdancing, dancers performed at the White House and the sky seemed the limit.”
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