"John Travolta" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: John Travoltas [plural]
Etymology: From John Travolta's performance in Saturday Night Fever. Head templates: {{en-noun}} John Travolta (plural John Travoltas)
  1. A disco dancer.
    Sense id: en-John_Travolta-en-noun-4nF96ev7
  2. A skilful dancer. Related terms: Fred Astaire
    Sense id: en-John_Travolta-en-noun-Uu7bHuMr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 79 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 21 79 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 8 92

Inflected forms

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