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Meaning of pronoun dance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The awkwardness around assuming or asking the pronouns to be used for an individual.

informal

Examples

“[…] the pronoun dance⟳. I can say⟳ "she" and "Dad," and "she" and "Dana," and clarify⟳ as needed as I go along.”
“Lucy didn't broadcast⟳ who she was widely, but when it came up, she hated to do the pronoun dance⟳. She loathed lying by avoiding saying 'her' or 'him' to let⟳ people assume⟳.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pronoun demonstrative Pronounce pronounceability Pronounceable pronounceableness Pronounced

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