noun
fandango
fan-DANG-goh
Fandango (noun) means a lively Spanish dance, or the music that accompanies it. Example: “The couple performed a fandango at the festival.”
noun
1
A lively Spanish dance, or the music that accompanies it.
"The couple performed a fandango at the festival."
2
Informal: a fuss, a chaotic carry-on, or an elaborate to-do.
"There was a whole fandango over who would give the speech."
How to use fandango
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Spanish dance style, or informally, a big fuss or complicated palaver over something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fandangos, fandangoes
- Third person singular
- fandangos
- Past tense
- fandangoed
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish fandango; its ultimate origin is unclear, though some link it to West African or Portuguese roots.
Rhymes for fandango
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What does “fandango” mean?
The word “fandango” means a lively Spanish dance, or the music that accompanies it. In plain terms, a Spanish dance style, or informally, a big fuss or complicated palaver over something.
How do you pronounce “fandango”?
“Fandango” is pronounced fan-DANG-goh (/ˌfænˈdæŋ.ɡəʊ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “fandango” in a sentence?
Here is “fandango” used in a sentence: “The couple performed a fandango at the festival.”
What part of speech is “fandango”?
“Fandango” is a noun.
Where does the word “fandango” come from?
The word “fandango” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish fandango; its ultimate origin is unclear, though some link it to West African or Portuguese roots.
How many meanings does “fandango” have?
“Fandango” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lively Spanish dance, or the music that accompanies it.
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