gopak

[goh-pak]

noun

a folk dance of the Ukraine.

Origin of gopak

1925–30; < Ukrainian gopák, derivative of gop interjection uttered during such dances < Polish hop < German hopp, hops, akin to hop¹

Also called hopak.

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Historical Examples of gopak

They dance the Gopak, while little imps emerge from every nook and cranny in the form of crickets and beetles.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
Modeste Tchaikovsky

British Dictionary definitions for gopak

gopak

noun

a spectacular high-leaping Russian peasant dance for men

Word Origin for gopak

from Russian, from Ukrainian hopak, from hop! a cry in the dance, from German hopp!

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