"Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl
With yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there
She would merengue and do the cha-cha
And while she tried to be a star
Tony always tended bar
Across the crowded floor, they worked from 8 til 4
They were young and they had each other
Who could ask for more?"
(From "Copacabana" song.)
Is "merengue" a verb in the lyrics above?
Yes, it is. Names of dances are often also used as verbs. eg waltz, tango, jive.
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Yes, it is.
Names of dances are often also used as verbs. eg waltz, tango, jive.