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buck-and-wing U.S.
[? f. buck v.3 + wing v.]
A dance of a lively character, usually performed by one person. Also attrib.
1895N.Y. Dram. News 23 Nov. 13/4 Burt Jordon, an exceedingly agile buck and wing dancer. 1907Mulford Bar-20 x. 110 In the centre of the room was a large man dancing a fair buck-and-wing to the time so uproariously set by his companions. Ibid. 112 Up by the door Bigfoot Baker, elated at winning the buck-and-wing contest, was endeavouring to learn a new step. a1910‘O. Henry’ Rolling Stones (1916) 192 He heard..the light, stirring staccato of a buck-and-wing dance. 1945J. J. Mathews Talking to the Moon 45 He would get up from his chair, wave his great black hat, and do a buck-and-wing on the pine flooring. |