jitterbug

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It references to Audrey Hepburn and British supermodel Twiggy, and the frenetic editing and jitterbug choreography make it a unique entry in her videography.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024

Whatever its exact journey, the suit spread like wildfire among hep cats who were into jitterbug and swing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2023

The Germans banned jazz, but wherever they went, U.S. soldiers, known as GIs, introduced locals to jazz and the jitterbug, popular back in the States.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

He was a jitterbug point guard who played on the same AAU team as current Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, and he thought he would play basketball.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2021

On Saturday night we entered the jitterbug contest at the Silver Slipper, whether we could dance or not.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou