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- [pohl-kuh, poh-kuh]
- /ˈpoʊl kə, ˈpoʊ kə/
- /ˈpɒl.kə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pohl-kuh, poh-kuh]
- /ˈpoʊl kə, ˈpoʊ kə/
Definitions of polka word
- noun plural polka a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin, with music in duple meter. 1
- noun plural polka a piece of music for such a dance or in its rhythm. 1
- verb without object polka to dance the polka. 1
- noun polka lively dance for couples 1
- noun polka music for polka dance 1
- noun Definition of polka in Technology (language) An object-oriented parallel logic programming language, built on top of Parlog. 1
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Origin of polka
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Czech: literally, Polish woman or girl; compare Polish polka Polish woman, polak Pole
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Parts of speech for Polka
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polka popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
polka usage trend in Literature
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