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Quickstep
A fast foxtrot noted for its complex and intricate footwork.
📖 Definitions of "Quickstep"
noun
- 1
A fast foxtrot noted for its complex and intricate footwork.
verb
- 1
To dance the quickstep.
- 2
To move with a hurried step.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Quickstep"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| slue-footnoun | (Canada, US, slang) A detective or police officer. |
| strathspeynoun | A piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance. |
| bootstepnoun | A footstep taken while wearing boots. |
| softshoenoun | Alternative form of soft shoe. [(performing arts) A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.] |
| speedcorenoun | (music) A very fast type of hardcore techno. |
| moonstompnoun | A ska dance with stamping motions. |
| snap kicknoun | A kick performed by bending the knee, bringing it up, and quickly straightening it out. |
| soft shoenoun | (performing arts) A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville. |
| glidenoun | The act of gliding. |
| soubresautnoun | (ballet) A sudden jump from both feet, travelling forward in first, third, or fifth position and landing on both feet in the same position as they started. |
| soft-shoenoun | Alternative form of soft shoe. [(performing arts) A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.] |
| cross-stepnoun | In dancing, gymnastics: a step in which one foot is crossed over another; or the action of taking such a step or steps. |
| sissonnenoun | (ballet) A jump starting with two feet on the ground and ending with only one. |
| double fullnoun | (freestyle skiing) an aerialist maneuver consisting of a backflip in conjunction and simultaneous with two complete twists |
| swopnoun | A fusion of swing and hip-hop dance styles. |
| slippernoun | (footwear) A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily. |
| glissadenoun | (ballet) A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position. |
| scissor kicknoun | (soccer) A bicycle kick. |
| footsocknoun | A very short sock, covering the foot but not the leg or ankle. |
| full | Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available. |
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