polka

noun pol·ka \ˈpōl-kə, ˈpō-kə\

: a lively dance for couples

: the music for a polka

Full Definition of POLKA

: a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin in duple time with a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step

: a lively originally Bohemian dance tune in ²⁄₄ time

— polka intransitive verb

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Czech, from Polka Polish woman, feminine of Polák Pole

First Known Use: 1843

POLKA Defined for Kids

noun pol·ka \ˈpōl-kə\

: a lively dance for couples or the music for it

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