Shakira's Tongue-Flicking Gesture Was Memed, but It's Actually the Arab Tradition, Zaghrouta

I hate to disappoint but Shakira’s tongue expression is called zaghrouta, a way to express joy in Arab culture. It also aludes to the dance “Son de Negros” at the “Carnaval de Barranquilla” where she is from in Colombia. Now you can go back to whatever interpretation you like 🤭 https://t.co/al54ohDTQA

— Paulina Restrepo-Echavarria (@paures12) February 3, 2020