Polka

['pɒlkə;'pəʊlkə] or ['polkə]

Definition

(noun.) a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time.

(noun.) music performed for dancing the polka.

(verb.) dance a polka.

Typist: Oliver--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A dance of Polish origin, but now common everywhere. It is performed by two persons in common time.

(n.) A lively Bohemian or Polish dance tune in 2-4 measure, with the third quaver accented.

Editor: Noreen

Definition

n. a dance of Bohemian origin invented in 1830 and introduced into England in 1843—also its tune: a knitted jacket worn by women.—v.i. Polk to dance a polka.

Checker: Wendy