dixie-land

dix·ie-land

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Definitions of dixie-land word

noun dixie-land (sometimes lowercase) a style of jazz, originating in New Orleans, played by a small group of instruments, as trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, and drums, and marked by strongly accented four-four rhythm and vigorous, quasi-improvisational solos and ensembles. 1
noun dixie-land Also, Dixie Land. Dixie (def 1). 1
adjective dixie-land of, from, or characteristic of the southern states of the United States. 1
idioms dixie-land whistle Dixie, to indulge in unrealistically optimistic fantasies. 1

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60, Americanism; often said to be (Mason-)Dix(on line) + -ie

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".