quickstep

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quick·step / ˈkwikˌstep/ • n. a dance that combines the movements of the waltz and the Charleston. ∎  a piece of music written for such a dance, much like a fast foxtrot. ∎  a step used when marching in quick time.• v. (-stepped, -step·ping) [intr.] dance the quickstep.

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