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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
- intr to perform this dance
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Word History and Origins
Origin of quickstep1
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Example Sentences
The professionals in the 'Quickstep' were the first over the line, but it was before the gun fired, and they had to recross it.
The occasion inspired someone to compose the Whalemans Quickstep.
We were spinning round in a double quickstep which tried even Uncle Nico's seasoned arm.
Of course I complied, and soon the words of supplication were mingling with the gay notes of the quickstep.
On her short rounded counter appeared the words "Quickstep, of Boston, Mass."
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