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polka

[ pohl-kuh, poh-kuh ]

noun

, plural pol·kas.
  1. a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin, with music in duple meter.
  2. a piece of music for such a dance or in its rhythm.


verb (used without object)

, pol·kaed, pol·ka·ing.
  1. to dance the polka.

polka

/ ˈpɒlkə /

noun

  1. a 19th-century Bohemian dance with three steps and a hop, in fast duple time
  2. a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance


verb

  1. intr to dance a polka

polka

  1. A lively dance for couples, originating in eastern Europe.


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Notes

Johann Strauss, the Younger wrote many polkas.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of polka1

1835–45; < Czech: literally, Polish woman or girl; compare Polish polka Polish woman, polak Pole

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Word History and Origins

Origin of polka1

C19: via French from Czech pulka half-step, from pul half

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Example Sentences

Above the notes of praise is a small photo of Guerin wearing a polka dot tie and pocket square, staring at you like a sociopath.

May is seen smiling in a suit and red bowtie with white polka dots in his profile photo.

Picasso, with his polka-dot shirt and clashing tie attempted an air of bravado, but lost confidence by the minute.

Name some aspect of the horizontal polka and it has probably been discussed endlessly among human beings with two X chromosomes.

Ted, the toddler, appeared onscreen in a black bathing suit with white polka dots.

Across his shoulder he carried a bundle knotted into an old red handkerchief with a polka spot.

A handkerchief, once red, with polka spots, contained a ragged flannel shirt and a stocking-heel tied with a piece of tape.

The ice was broken; Charming took the young girl by the waist, and in less than half an hour taught her the last new polka.

The next time he came across her he asked if she would like to dance the first polka with him.

The waltz and polka used to be considered bad enough to get you kicked out of the churches.

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