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\ 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)
\ " \

Definition of sing-sing (Entry 2 of 2)

: an Oceanian ceremony of singing and dancing

History and Etymology for sing-sing

Noun (1)

Malinke si-nsing antelope

Noun (2)

reduplication of sing entry 1

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“Sing-sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sing-sing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2022.

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