turkey trot
Definition
Noun: 1. A specific early ragtime dance: The "turkey trot" refers to a popular ballroom dance from the early 20th century, characterized by its ragtime music and a one-step pattern. It was considered lively and somewhat controversial in its time.
Usage
- The term is used historically to describe this particular dance style.
- It is a proper noun referring to a named dance.
Examples
- Noun:
- The dancers performed the turkey trot to a lively ragtime tune.
- In the 1910s, the turkey trot was one of the many animal-themed dances that became popular.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical or dance history contexts.
- It can be used metaphorically to describe a hurried, awkward walk, though this is an extension and not the primary dictionary definition.
Variants and Related Words
- Ragtime (n): A style of music characterized by a syncopated melody, which was the music for dances like the turkey trot.
- One-step (n): A ballroom dance with a simple pattern of one step per beat of music, which describes the basic structure of the turkey trot.
Synonyms
- Dance: A general term for movements performed to music.
- Ragtime dance: A dance performed to ragtime music.
Related Phrases
- To do the turkey trot: This phrase means to perform this specific dance.
- The couple knew how to do the turkey trot perfectly.
Related Idioms
- While not a common idiom itself, the name comes from the perceived resemblance of the dance steps to a turkey's walk.
Noun
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an early ragtime one-step
