polka
pol·ka
noun \ˈpōl-kə, ˈpō-kə\Definition of POLKA
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
See Examples of POLKA
- The band played a polka.
Origin of POLKA
Czech, from Polka Polish woman, feminine of Polák Pole
First Known Use: 1843
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