noun
- A form of close-contact dance originating in Jamaica, characterized by rapid hip movements and performed to dancehall music.
Usage: informal; chiefly Jamaican English
verb
- To perform the daggering dance; to dance in a close, grinding style.
Usage: informal; chiefly Jamaican English
Examples
- The dancers were daggering on the dance floor at the club.
- Daggering is a popular style of dancehall dancing in Jamaica.
- She learned to dagger by watching videos online.
- The music was perfect for daggering at the party.
- Young people often dagger at dancehall events.
- Daggering requires rhythm and close coordination with a partner.