noun
hootenanny
Hootenanny (noun) means a relaxed gathering where folk musicians play acoustic instruments, and the audience often joins in.
noun
1
A relaxed gathering where folk musicians play acoustic instruments, and the audience often joins in.
"It bespoke country’s devotion to realism, to songs about Saturday night’s hootenanny and Sunday morning’s moral reckoning, not to mention the kitchen-table truths of Monday through Friday."
— Jody Rosen, Jody Rosen on the Rise of Bro-Country (2013)
2
A placeholder term used for something unspecified or forgotten.
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Etymology
Of unknown origin, though possibly Scottish; its use is tied to Appalachian culture in the US.
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What is the meaning of hootenanny?
"hootenanny" (noun) means a relaxed gathering where folk musicians play acoustic instruments, and the audience often joins in.
What is another word for hootenanny?
Other words for "hootenanny" include thingamajig, hickey, jigger, widget, whatchamacallit, whatsit.
What are the different meanings of hootenanny?
"hootenanny" has 2 main meanings: 1. A relaxed gathering where folk musicians play acoustic instruments, and the audience often joins in; 2. A placeholder term used for something unspecified or forgotten.
