I was wondering if anyone knew the origin of the phrase cut a rug meaning to dance or to dance well.
Cuttin a rug meaning.
Carpets are known to show extensive wear with small slits which could resemble cuts and the link between heavy dancing and wearing out the floors seems obvious.
Posted by baceseras on june 04 2011 at 14 27.
Posted by pam on february 13 2005 to cut a rug is a term that became popular jargon in the 1920 s when young persons much as they do today developed their own jargon or slang for use in their own peer groups.
Cut a rug posted by esc on june 02 2011 at 00 42.
Most of those on the crowded dance floor cutting the rug were over 50.
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Cutting a rug does indeed refer to dancing.
To dance really well and impress others.
In addition to being charming this explanation is highly probable.
What does cutting a rug expression mean.
V to dance in such a way that it would cut the rug.
Cut a rug definition is to dance in an energetic way.
Cutting a rug phrase.
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How to use cut a rug in a sentence.
Some of the mothers had a great time cutting a rug alongside their teenage daughters.
Rug definition a thick fabric for covering part of a floor often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design.
For example john can really cut a rug.
On february 13 2005.
In some regions a particularly skilled dancer is said to cut a mean rug a nod to the notable abilities of said dancer.