Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hoh-doun]
- /ˈhoʊˌdaʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hoh-doun]
- /ˈhoʊˌdaʊn/
Definitions of hoedown word
- noun hoedown a community dancing party typically featuring folk and square dances accompanied by lively hillbilly tunes played on the fiddle. 1
- noun hoedown the hillbilly or country music typical of a hoedown. 1
- noun hoedown A social gathering at which lively folk dancing takes place. 1
- noun hoedown party for square dancing 1
- noun hoedown square dance 1
- noun hoedown music for a square dance 1
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Origin of hoedown
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; hoe + down1
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Parts of speech for Hoedown
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hoedown popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hoedown usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hoedown
noun hoedown
- jump — to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window.
- mingle — to become mixed, blended, or united.
- hop — to make a short, bouncing leap; move by leaping with all feet off the ground.
- shindig — an elaborate or large dance, party, or other celebration.
- promenade — a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, as for pleasure or display.
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Matching words
- Words starting with h
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