Paul Jones

English

Noun

Paul Jones (plural Paul Joneses)

1. Any of various mixer dances that were popular in the early 20th century.
   • 1973, Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather Part II (screenplay, second draft)

     The orchestra has struck up a "Paul Jones," where two concentric circles of young people march in opposite directions, until the music stops. Then they take whomever is opposite them as their new dance partner.