WORD MEANING
Harlem shake meaning
HAR-lum SHAYK · noun
A dance style and internet meme that became popular in 2013, featuring a group of people dancing wildly to the song 'Harlem Shake' by Baauer.
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A song by Baauer released in 2012 that inspired the dance meme.
A type of energetic dance move originating from Harlem, New York.
The term can refer to the dance, the song, or the viral video trend.
Examples
The Harlem Shake became a viral dance craze in 2013.
They uploaded a Harlem Shake video featuring their entire office.