Why do Greeks say "POMPA!" when they are dancing?

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What does "Pompa!" mean?

Pompe was the Greek goddess of procession. Maybe that's it.

2007-08-25 13:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

They DON'T say POMPA! They say "OPA!"

2015-04-21 14:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by Vicky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Perhaps for a similar reason we used to say "boomps-a-daisy" or "hokey-kokey".

2007-08-27 09:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by galyamike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋