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gambado (2)

gam·ba·do [ gam báy d, gam b d ] (plural gam·ba·does or gam·ba·dos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. low jump by horse: in dressage, a low leap in which the horse has all four feet off the ground

2. leap: a leap or caper

3. prank: a prank or escapade

[Early 19th century. < Spanish gambada< gamba "leg"]
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