How to pronounce“eskista”in English
IPA/ɛskɪstæ/
Syllablese·ski·sta
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Definitions of “eskista”
noun
A folk dance of the Amhara people of Ethiopia characterized by intense shoulder, chest, and neck movement.
“Ahmed was also appreciated for his talents as a showman, because he had no equal in letting loose the famous eskista, with the heaving quiver of the torso and shoulders, of which Ethiopians are so fond. Eskista is the dance of the Amharas, enhancing amorous repartee and expressing collective jubilation.”