sing-sing

See also: singsing and Sing Sing

English

Etymology 1

Noun

sing-sing (plural sing-sings)

1. (dated) A kind of antelope; the kob.
   • 1867, Mayne Reid, Quadrupeds: what they are and where found, page 141:

     The negroes believe that its presence has a sanitary effect upon their cattle; and hardly a flock is seen without having one or two sing-sings along with it.

   • 1867, Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, page 7:

     […] the N'samma Antelope, which appears to be the native name in Uganda for the Kobus sing-sing.

Etymology 2

Noun

sing-sing (plural sing-sings)

1. An annual gathering of tribes or villages in Papua New Guinea in order to share dance, music, and culture.

Anagrams

• signings, singings