English Explanatory Dictionary

foxtrot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ballroom dance with a slow-slow-quick-quick rhythm.
  2. A pace with short steps, as in changing from trotting to walking.
  3. Alternative letter-case form of Foxtrot from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
verb
  1. To dance the foxtrot.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɒkstɹɒt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foxtrot.wav

Word forms

foxtrot foxtrots foxtrotting foxtrotted

Etymology

From fox + trot.

Related words

turkey trot

Derived words

foxtrot oscar slowfox whiskey tango foxtrot whisky tango foxtrot
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