sing-sing

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈsiŋˌsiŋ

plural -s

: a West African waterbuck (Kobus defassa unctuosus) distinguished by rather long sandy brown distinctly greasy hair

sing-sing

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

: an Oceanian ceremony of singing and dancing

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Malinke si-nsing antelope

Noun (2)

reduplication of sing entry 1

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