"polka-like" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more polka-like [comparative], most polka-like [superlative]
Etymology: From polka + -like. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|polka|-like}} polka + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} polka-like (comparative more polka-like, superlative most polka-like)
  1. (music, dance) Similar to polka. Categories (topical): Dance, Music Synonyms: polkalike

Alternative forms

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