quickstep

/ˌkwɪkˈstɛp/

Other forms: quicksteps; quickstepping; quickstepped

Definitions of quickstep

1. noun

   military march accompanying quick time
   type of:

   martial music, military march, military music

   brisk marching music suitable for troops marching in a military parade
2. noun

   a ballroom dance with both quick and slow steps
   type of:

   ballroom dance, ballroom dancing

   any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom
3. verb

   perform a quickstep
   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