rug-cutting
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Meaning · English
dancing, especially in a lively or energetic manner
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
nhảy múa, đặc biệt là một cách sôi động hoặc đầy năng lượng
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Literally: cutting a rug
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The band started playing and the crowd began rug-cutting
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “rug-cutting” mean?
dancing, especially in a lively or energetic manner Literally: cutting a rug
Is “rug-cutting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.