gopak

[ goh-pak ]

noun

1. a folk dance of the Ukraine.

gopak

/ ˈɡəʊˌpæk /

noun

1. a spectacular high-leaping Russian peasant dance for men

Word History and Origins

Origin of gopak¹

1925–30; < Ukrainian gopák, derivative of gop interjection uttered during such dances < Polish hop < German hopp, hops, akin to hop ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of gopak¹

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

Example Sentences

They dance the Gopak, while little imps emerge from every nook and cranny in the form of crickets and beetles.

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