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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A popular dance of the 1960s, fueled by the success of the song "Wah-Watusi" by The Orlons in 1962. Secondary in popularity to dances such as the Twist.

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Proper noun:

  • A Bantu speaking people living in Rwanda and Burundi; The Tutsi
  • A member of such people.

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Verb:

  • intransitive To dance the watusi.

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