verb Uncommon

Polk

Polk (verb) means to dance the polka. Example: “The old couple still polk together at every community dance.”

verb

To dance the polka.

"The old couple still polk together at every community dance."

How to use Polk

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In plain EnglishTo dance a polka; also a common American surname, most famously President James K. Polk.

polked past tense, Polks plural, polks singular

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The old couple still _____ together at every community dance.

As a surname, most likely a shortened form of Pollock, a Scottish surname; the verb sense is simply a clipped form of "polka."

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What does “Polk” mean?

The word “Polk” means to dance the polka. In plain terms, to dance a polka; also a common American surname, most famously President James K. Polk.

How do you use “Polk” in a sentence?

Here is “Polk” used in a sentence: “The old couple still polk together at every community dance.”

What part of speech is “Polk”?

“Polk” is a verb.

Is “Polk” a common word?

“Polk” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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