Definitions for polka

polka pol·ka

Spelling: [pohl-kuh, poh-kuh]
IPA: /ˈpoʊl kə, ˈpoʊ kə/

Polka is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 56 anagrams from letters in polka (aklop).

Definitions for polka

noun

  1. a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin, with music in duple meter.
  2. a piece of music for such a dance or in its rhythm.

verb (used without object)

  1. to dance the polka.

Origin of polka

1835-45; Czech: literally, Polish woman or girl; compare Polish polka Polish woman, polak Pole

Examples for polka

She knew how to waltz and she could dance the polka and the schottishe.

He wants to dance the polka as Petrarch, and find a Laura in every partner.'

The sister was dressed in traditional Roma dress—covered in a pink, furry, polka dot dressing gown.

If you could see the little girl dance the polka with her sisters!

polka dots merge into Dior logos, culminating in a faceless chainsaw-wielding mannequin.

She was dressed casually in skinny jeans, a polka dot Zara top and a green Ralph Lauren blazer jacket.

Above the notes of praise is a small photo of Guerin wearing a polka dot tie and pocket square, staring at you like a sociopath.

Why, she's drummed away at that polka for six months and she can't get her grip on it yet.

You might learn that the songs sound like a cross between mariachi and polka and come from the norteño folk tradition.

If I go to the party I'll just drop in for a few minutes as I am, in my polka dot.

Word Value for polka
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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