dumkaPronunciation: /ˈdʊmkə/Definition of dumka noun (plural dumkas or dumky /ˈdʊmki/) a piece of Slavic music, originating as a folk ballad or lament, typically melancholy with contrasting lively sections. Origin: late 19th century: via Czech and Polish from Ukrainiandumka in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of dumka in the US English dictionary