Gangnam Style

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæŋˌnæm staɪl/

Definitions of Gangnam style

noun a popular dance style and song by South Korean artist Psy

Example Sentences

A1 I like to dance Gangnam style.

A2 Gangnam style is a popular dance craze.

B1 Many people around the world have learned the Gangnam style dance.

B2 The music video for Gangnam style went viral in 2012.

C1 Psy's Gangnam style became a global phenomenon, reaching billions of views on YouTube.

C2 Gangnam style was a cultural sensation that swept the world in the early 2010s.

Examples of Gangnam style in a Sentence

formal The success of the song Gangnam Style propelled Psy to international fame.

informal Everyone was doing the Gangnam Style dance at the party last night.

slang I can't get that Gangnam Style tune out of my head!

figurative His approach to problem-solving is like doing the Gangnam Style dance - unconventional but effective.

Grammatical Forms of Gangnam style

• past tense: Gangnam styled
• plural: Gangnam styles
• comparative: more Gangnam style
• superlative: most Gangnam style
• present tense: Gangnam styles
• future tense: will Gangnam style
• perfect tense: has Gangnam styled
• continuous tense: is Gangnam styling
• singular: Gangnam style
• positive degree: Gangnam style
• infinitive: to Gangnam style
• gerund: Gangnam styling
• participle: Gangnam styled

Origin and Evolution of Gangnam style

First Known Use: 2012 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Gangnam style' originated from a song of the same name by South Korean musician Psy.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the style and culture of the Gangnam district in Seoul, South Korea, the term 'Gangnam style' became popular worldwide due to the viral success of Psy's song and dance in 2012. It is now commonly used to describe a flamboyant and extravagant lifestyle or behavior.