slowfox

Noun

slowfox (plural slowfoxes)

1. A slow foxtrot.
   • During the 1920s it developed into two distinct styles, a slow dance in the English style (later called simply the ‘foxtrot’ in English-speaking countries and France and the ‘slowfox’ in German-speaking countries) and the ‘quickstep’ (in German-speaking countries called the ‘foxtrott’).1980, Grove, George, Sir, 1820-1900. Dictionary of music and musicians; Sadie, Stanley, The New Grove dictionary of music and musicians
   • When the music changed to a slowfox, she threw me a strange glance, then went cheek to cheek, whispering into the guy’s ear.1988, Viebahn, Fred, 1947-, The Stain