word
polka
POH-kuh
ˈpoʊlkəListen
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Syllable breakdown
polka
Sounds like
Say 'POH-kuh' — not 'POL-kuh'.
Dictionary meaning
A lively Central European dance in duple time.
History and origin
Czech — 'polka' (half step); possibly also influenced by 'Polka' (Polish woman).
Examples
- The polka is the national dance of the Czech Republic and still widely performed in folk contexts.
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