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单词 polkaed
释义

polka

noun

pol·​ka ˈpōl-kə How to pronounce polka (audio) ˈpō-kə How to pronounce polka (audio)
1
: a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin in duple time with a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step
2
: a lively originally Bohemian dance tune in ²/₄ time
polka intransitive verb

Example Sentences

The band played a polka.
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Word History

Etymology

Czech, from Polka Polish woman, feminine of Polák Pole

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

polka

noun

pol·​ka ˈpōl-kə How to pronounce polka (audio)
: a lively dance for couples or the music for it

polkaed

verb

past tense of polka
as in mamboed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • mamboed
  • boogeyed
  • waltzed
  • jitterbugged
  • gavotted
  • fox-trotted
  • boogied
  • tangoed
  • bopped
  • shuffled
  • jigged
  • shagged
  • shimmied
  • jived
  • pranced
  • tap-danced
  • strutted
  • twisted
  • tripped
  • danced
  • trod
  • stepped
  • treaded
  • hoofed (it)
  • footed (it)
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