zombie dance
"Zombie dance" refers to a dance style that mimics the movements of the undead, often performed during Halloween or in horror-themed contexts.
Definition
B2Entertainment
(literal)A dance style where participants imitate the stiff, jerky movements of the undead, often with costumes and makeup.
Example
- The performers' zombie dance at the Halloween party was a crowd favorite.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)A pattern of behavior that feels lifeless or repetitive, often leading to a sense of emotional numbness.
Example
- After months of working overtime, she felt like she was stuck in a zombie dance, going through the motions without any real purpose.
C1Cultural
(traditional, ritual)A Caribbean ritual dance where participants enter a trance state, symbolically dying and being reborn.
Similar
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