SINCE 1828
sing-sing
noun (1)
\ ˈsiŋˌsiŋ\
plural -s
Definition of sing-sing
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a West African waterbuck (Kobus defassa unctuosus) distinguished by rather long sandy brown distinctly greasy hair
sing-sing
noun (2)
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Definition of sing-sing (Entry 2 of 2)
: an Oceanian ceremony of singing and dancing
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