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- [hong-kee, hawng- tongk]
- /ˈhɒŋ ki, ˈhɔŋ- tɒŋk/
- /ˈhɒŋ.ki.tɒŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hong-kee, hawng- tongk]
- /ˈhɒŋ ki, ˈhɔŋ- tɒŋk/
Definitions of honky-tonk word
- noun honky-tonk a cheap, noisy, and garish nightclub or dance hall. 1
- adjective honky-tonk Also, honky-tonky [hong-kee-tong-kee, hawng-kee-tawng-] /ˈhɒŋ kiˌtɒŋ ki, ˈhɔŋ kiˌtɔŋ-/ (Show IPA). of, relating to, or characteristic of a honky-tonk: a honky-tonk atmosphere. 1
- adjective honky-tonk characterized by or having a large number of honky-tonks: the honky-tonk part of town. 1
- adjective honky-tonk Music. noting a style of ragtime piano-playing characterized by a strict two-four or four-four bass, either contrapuntal or chordal, and a melody embellished with chords and syncopated rhythms, typically performed on a piano whose strings have been muffled and given a tinny sound. 1
- verb without object honky-tonk to visit or frequent honky-tonks. 1
- countable noun honky-tonk A honky-tonk is a cheap bar or nightclub. 0
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Origin of honky-tonk
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95, Americanism; rhyming compound based on honk
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Parts of speech for Honky-tonk
noun
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honky-tonk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for honky-tonk
noun honky-tonk
- club — A club is an organization of people interested in a particular activity or subject who usually meet on a regular basis.
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Antonyms for honky-tonk
Top questions with honky-tonk
- what is a honky-tonk?
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