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Foxtrot Definition & Meaning

foxtrot
noun
  1. a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences
verb
  1. dance the foxtrot

"Foxtrot" in song lyrics

See how foxtrot is used in real songs:

  • "whiskey tango foxtrot"
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  • "songs for foxtrot"
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  • "gregg katona foxtrot"
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Frequently asked questions

What does foxtrot mean?
a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences dance the foxtrot
What part of speech is foxtrot?
Foxtrot is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does foxtrot have?
Foxtrot has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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