The Juba dance or hambone, originally known as Pattin' Juba, is an African-American style of dance that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks. "Pattin' Juba" would be used to keep time for other dances during a walkaround.

What is Hambone slang for?

dated slang. : a performer doing an imitation of African-American dialect.

What does Hamboning mean?

Hamboning meaning

Filters. Hamboning is defined as the bone of a ham, or a style of dance that involves stomping and slapping your body. An example of hamboning is when a butcher cuts thin slices of ham directly off of the bone.