Definition of "tango" in English

noun

1. (dance) A standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.

2. (dance) A Spanish flamenco dance with different steps from the Argentine.

3. (music) A piece of music suited to such a dance.

4. A dark orange colour shade; deep tangerine

verb

1. To dance the tango.

2. (slang, intransitive) To mingle or interact (with each other).

noun

1. (international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Tango from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

2. (US, law enforcement, military slang) A target; an enemy.

   • Tango down!