hootenanny

noun
UK: /ˌhuːtənæni/
US: /ˌhuːtənæni/

  1. An informal gathering with folk music and dancing.

    1. The hootenanny was so fun.
    2. Our town hosts a hootenanny every summer, featuring local musicians and dancers.

  2. A lively party or celebration, often with music.

    1. Let's have a hootenanny tonight.
    2. The college students threw a hootenanny to celebrate the end of the semester, complete with a bonfire and sing-along.

Synonyms

party gathering jamboree

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hootenanny" in English means: An informal gathering with folk music and dancing., A lively party or celebration, often with music..

The phonetic transcription of "hootenanny" is /ˌhuːtənæni/ in British English and /ˌhuːtənæni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hootenanny": party, gathering, jamboree.

Example usage of "hootenanny": "The hootenanny was so fun.". More examples on the page.