merengue
- noun
- /məˈrɛŋɡeɪ/
- Jargon
- Many merengues wore white shirts to the match.
- merengue team
Examples
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During the match, the merengue crowd cheered loudly for their favorite team, Real Madrid.
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The fans, known as merengue supporters, filled the stadium dressed in white jerseys.
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After moving to Madrid, he quickly became a passionate merengue and attended every home game.
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The stadium was filled with cheering merengues celebrating another victory for their team.
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She proudly wore her white jersey, showing everyone she was a true merengue.
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The merengue cheered loudly as their team scored.
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As a devoted merengue, he never misses a game at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
How Devoted
Surface Forms
Etymology
Merengue is also used for a fan of Real Madrid because of the team's white shirts. The link to the French dessert meringue (bright and 'white') gives an easy image: a supporter is a merengue because they wear white for the team.