foxtrot

/ˌfɑksˈtrɑt/
/ˈfɒkstrɒt/
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Other forms: foxtrots; foxtrotting; foxtrotted

Definitions of foxtrot
  1. noun
    a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences
    synonyms: fox-trot
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    type of:
    ballroom dance, ballroom dancing
    any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom
  2. verb
    dance the foxtrot
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    type of:
    dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
    move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
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