castañetear

Spanish

verb
Definitions
  • to rattle, clack
  • to chatter (of teeth)
  • to play the castañas

Etymology

Affix from Spanish, Castilian castañeta (diminutive form of castaa).

Origin

Spanish

castañeta

Gloss

diminutive form of castaa

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