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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

light fantastic toe

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.96 in modern English

Syllables
light -fan-tas-tic -toe
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Nimble and agile dancing ability; flamboyant and gay dance.

Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

An allusion to John Milton's 1645 lyric poem L’Allegro, specifically the lines: "Com, and trip it as ye go / On the light fantastick toe."

Usage

Phrases

trip the light fantastic

Frequently Paired Words

trip the light fantastic

Questions

What does light fantastic toe mean?
Nimble and agile dancing ability; flamboyant and gay dance.
Where does light fantastic toe come from?
An allusion to John Milton's 1645 lyric poem L’Allegro, specifically the lines: "Com, and trip it as ye go / On the light fantastick toe."

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