quickstep

quick·step

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kwik-step]
- /ˈkwɪkˌstɛp/
- /ˈkwɪk.step/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwik-step]
- /ˈkwɪkˌstɛp/

Definitions of quickstep word

noun quickstep (formerly) a lively step used in marching. 1
noun quickstep music adapted to such a march, or in a brisk march rhythm. 1
noun quickstep a lively step or combination of steps in ballroom dancing. 1
noun quickstep A dance similar to a fast foxtrot. 1
noun quickstep fast dancing or marching step 1
noun quickstep a modern ballroom dance in rapid quadruple time 0

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Origin of quickstep

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; quick + step

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Parts of speech for Quickstep

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Quickstep

quickstep popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for quickstep

noun quickstep

quick march — a march in quick time.

Just one Synonym for quickstep