Quickstep
noun
A quick and lively ballroom dance that involves fast footwork.
They surprised everyone by performing a quickstep in the middle of the party.
Often appears as...
- do a quickstep
- perform a quickstep
noun
A music piece written in quick tempo that is used for quickstep dance.
The band played a quickstep that made everyone want to dance.
Often appears as...
- play a quickstep
- listen to a quickstep
Usage tips
General, Musical
noun
A sequence of steps in marching or walking at an increased speed.
The soldiers were ordered to advance in quickstep.
Often appears as...
- march in quickstep
- advance in quickstep
verb
To move or progress rapidly or at a brisk pace.
We had to quickstep across the platform to catch the train in time.
Often appears as...
- quickstep across
- quickstep to
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A quick and lively ballroom dance that involves fast footwork.
They surprised everyone by performing a quickstep in the middle of the party.
Often appears as...
- do a quickstep
- perform a quickstep
noun
A music piece written in quick tempo that is used for quickstep dance.
The band played a quickstep that made everyone want to dance.
Often appears as...
- play a quickstep
- listen to a quickstep
Usage tips
General, Musical
noun
A sequence of steps in marching or walking at an increased speed.
The soldiers were ordered to advance in quickstep.
Often appears as...
- march in quickstep
- advance in quickstep
verb
To move or progress rapidly or at a brisk pace.
We had to quickstep across the platform to catch the train in time.
Often appears as...
- quickstep across
- quickstep to
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Dance Etiquette
Quickstep is often danced at formal events. Knowing the basic steps is valuable.
I took lessons to dance the quickstep at the gala.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Style
The quickstep is lively and energetic, reflecting a joyful atmosphere.
Their quickstep had everyone clapping to the rhythm.
Pro Tip 3/3Fast Paced
Quickstep's fast pace can symbolize haste or excitement in a story.
The couple's quickstep showed their hurry to win the contest.
Pro Tip 1/3Dance Etiquette
Quickstep is often danced at formal events. Knowing the basic steps is valuable.
I took lessons to dance the quickstep at the gala.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Style
The quickstep is lively and energetic, reflecting a joyful atmosphere.
Their quickstep had everyone clapping to the rhythm.
Pro Tip 3/3Fast Paced
Quickstep's fast pace can symbolize haste or excitement in a story.
The couple's quickstep showed their hurry to win the contest.
Pro Tip 1/3Dance Etiquette
Quickstep is often danced at formal events. Knowing the basic steps is valuable.
I took lessons to dance the quickstep at the gala.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Style
The quickstep is lively and energetic, reflecting a joyful atmosphere.
Their quickstep had everyone clapping to the rhythm.
Pro Tip 3/3Fast Paced
Quickstep's fast pace can symbolize haste or excitement in a story.
The couple's quickstep showed their hurry to win the contest.
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