twinkle toes
American
[twing-kuhl tohz]
/ ˈtwɪŋ kəl ˌtoʊz /
noun
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the swift, agile, or graceful footwork of a dancer, runner, etc.
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Often Twinkle Toes. a person who is swift, agile, or graceful on their feet (often used ironically to describe someone awkward or slow-moving).
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