I. ˈpōlkə sometimes ˈpōkə noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Czech, from Polish Polka Polish woman, feminine of Polak Pole
1. : a vivacious couple dance of Bohemian origin with three steps and a hop in duple time
2. : a lively Bohemian dance tune in 2/4 time
II. intransitive verb
also polk ˈpōlk
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: polka from polka (I) ; polk irregular from polka (I)
: to dance the polka
III. noun
also polka jacket
( -s )
Etymology: polka (I)
: a close-fitting often knitted jacket worn by women