"monster mash" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-monster mash.ogg [Australia] Forms: monster mashes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} monster mash (plural monster mashes)
  1. (preceded by definite article) A particular dance performed to the novelty song Monster Mash (1962). Categories (topical): Dances Synonyms: Monster Mash

Inflected forms

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