quickstep

[ kwik-step ]

noun

1. (formerly) a lively step used in marching.
2. music adapted to such a march, or in a brisk march rhythm.
3. a lively step or combination of steps in ballroom dancing.

quickstep

/ ˈkwɪkˌstɛp /

noun

1. a modern ballroom dance in rapid quadruple time
2. a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance

verb

1. intr to perform this dance

Word History and Origins

Origin of quickstep¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; quick + step

Example Sentences

Feeling safe and among their own, they made many friends there while polishing off their tango and quickstep.

From Salon

In Monday night’s bouncy quickstep, Rigsby matched Burke’s movements more closely, and though his steps still lacked crispness, he was light on his feet and never betrayed a blink of fatigue.

From Washington Post

They danced a quickstep to The Muppet Show theme, from The Muppets Movie, on Saturday night and scored 25 points from the judges.

From BBC

This includes the waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz and quickstep categories.

From BBC

Carrie Ann calls it “a little wild” and cautions him to watch his posture, but she likes that it had way more passion than you usually see in a quickstep.

From Washington Post