"turnabout dance" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turnabout dances [plural]
Etymology: So called because women inviting men is an inversion of the traditional approach. Head templates: {{en-noun}} turnabout dance (plural turnabout dances)
  1. Synonym of Sadie Hawkins dance Synonyms: Sadie Hawkins dance [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-turnabout_dance-en-noun-byDjxf5v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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