"Sing Sing" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈsɪŋ sɪŋ/
Etymology: From the former name of the town where it is located, Ossining. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Sing Sing
  1. A maximum-security prison in New York State.
    Sense id: en-Sing_Sing-en-name-x5yjEqh~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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