quickstep

[ kwik-step ]

/ ˈkwɪkˌstɛp /

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noun

(formerly) a lively step used in marching.

music adapted to such a march, or in a brisk march rhythm.

a lively step or combination of steps in ballroom dancing.

Words nearby quickstep

quicklime, quickly, quicksand, quickset, quicksilver, quickstep, quickthorn, quickwater, quid, quid pro quo, quidde

Origin of quickstep

First recorded in 1795–1805; quick + step

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Examples from the Web for quickstep

For days we scarcely slept at all; it was hurry here and quickstep there, day or night.
With Fire and Sword|Samuel H. M. Byers
The officer addressed moved at quickstep in response to this invitation.
Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in Germany|Horace Porter
Then to the relief of all, the little Battalion Band struck up a quickstep and the Companies marched off cheerily.
A "Y Girl in France|Katherine Shortall
As the boat ran alongside the "Quickstep" another shot rang out from below.
The Dreadnought of the Air|Percy F. Westerman

As soon as the "Quickstep's" boat came alongside the airship the lad in charge swarmed up the rope ladder and gained the deck.
The Dreadnought of the Air|Percy F. Westerman

British Dictionary definitions for quickstep

quickstep

/ (ˈkwɪkˌstɛp) /

noun

a modern ballroom dance in rapid quadruple time

a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance

verb -steps, -stepping or -stepped

(intr) to perform this dance

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