Ebba (en. Ebba)

/e.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A style of rhythmic dance often practiced at parties.

People dance the ebba at traditional weddings.

Les gens dansent l'ebba lors des mariages traditionnels.

An exclamation of joy, often used in a festive context.

Upon hearing the good news, she shouted 'ebba!'

En entendant la bonne nouvelle, elle a crié 'ebba !'.

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Bantu language.

to do the ebba

to participate in a joyful dance

faire l'ebba

ebba in the street

to express one's joy publicly

ebba dans la rue

to start doing the ebba

to begin dancing enthusiastically

se mettre à l'ebba

dance

Rhythmic movement of the body, often to music.

danse

party

Celebration or joyful event.

fête

music

The art of combining sounds in time.

musique

To be very happy or euphoric.

When he found out he had succeeded, he was in ebba mode.

Quand il a su qu'il avait réussi, il était en mode ebba.

To get involved in a loud celebration.

After winning, they all started doing the ebba.

Après avoir gagné, ils ont tous commencé à faire l'ebba.