On february 13 2005.
Cutting the rug origin.
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Posted by baceseras on june 04 2011 at 14 27.
What is the origin of the term cut a rug.
For example john can really cut a rug.
It means to dance.
Cutting a rug comes from the 1920s and the 1930s when couples would dance the jitterbug.
Posted by pam on february 13 2005 to cut a rug is a term that became popular jargon in the 1920 s when young persons much as they do today developed their own jargon or slang for use in their own peer groups.
I was wondering if anyone knew the origin of the phrase cut a rug meaning to dance or to dance well.
2008 young generation patrons seem to be as fascinated watching the more mature dancers cut a rug.
It came from jitterbugging in the 1930s when couples danced in an especially vigorous fashion which when done on a carpet gave the impression of cutting or gashing the rug.
Cutting a rug does indeed refer to dancing.
Cut a rug posted by esc on june 02 2011 at 00 42.
The jitterbug was a vigorous dance that when done continuously by many couples in one area would make the carpet appear as though it was cut or gashed.