polka

/ˈpoʊlkə/
noun
  1. A lively dance from Central Europe, or the music for this dance.
    • The band played a fast polka at the wedding reception.
    • The accordionist started a cheerful polka that got everyone on their feet.
    • My grandparents taught me how to dance the polka when I was young.
verb
  1. To dance the polka.
    • They polkaed across the wooden floor with great energy.
    • At the festival, couples polkaed in a large circle under the tent.
    • She learned to polka by watching her parents at family gatherings.
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