mambo Meaning & Definition
What Does Mambo Mean?
Mambo is used as a noun meaning A voodoo priestess (in Haiti). It can also mean A Latin-American musical genre, adapted from rumba, originating from Cuba in the 1940s, or a dance or rhythm of this genre. As a verb, it means To perform this dance.
Word Facts for Mambo
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmæmbəʊ/ |
| Plural | mambos |
| Verb forms | mambos, mamboing, mamboed |
Mambo Definition (Noun)
- A voodoo priestess (in Haiti)
- A Latin-American musical genre, adapted from rumba, originating from Cuba in the 1940s, or a dance or rhythm of this genre.
Mambo as a Verb
- To perform this dance.
Synonyms of Mambo
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Mambo synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mambo (countable and uncountable, plural mambos or mamboes)
mambo (third-person singular simple present mambos, present participle mamboing, simple past and past participle mamboed)
Words That Rhyme With Mambo
Origin of Mambo
From Haitian Creole manbo (“voodoo priestess”) (ultimately from Yoruba mambo (“to talk”)), in later senses via Cuban Spanish mambo (“dance”).
Common Questions About Mambo
Is mambo a noun or a verb?
Mambo is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of mambo?
The plural of mambo is mambos.
What is the past tense of mambo?
The past tense of mambo is mamboed. The present participle is mamboing.