Skanking is a rhythmic dance style associated with ska and reggae music, characterized by bouncing and swaying movements.
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Skanking
A dance style associated with reggae music, involving rhythmic foot movements and swaying of the body
Patois: Di crowd start skanking when di reggae beat drop
English: The crowd starts skanking when the reggae beat drops
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A form of dancing originating in Jamaica, now most notably done in Ska/Reggae shows.
Patois: Yuh saw dat bwoy skanking to dis [riddim]?
English: Have you seen this boy dancing to the beat?
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