honky-tonk

noun

hon·ky-tonk | \ ˈhäŋ-kē-ˌtäŋk

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, ˈhȯŋ-kē-ˌtȯŋk\

Definition of honky-tonk

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a usually tawdry nightclub or dance hall especially : one that features country music

2 : a district marked by places of cheap entertainment

3 : country music that has a heavy beat and lyrics dealing usually with vice or misfortune

honky-tonk

adjective

Definition of honky-tonk (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : of, used in, or being a form of ragtime piano playing performed typically on an upright piano

2 : marked by or characteristic of honky-tonks

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honky-tonk

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English Language Learners Definition of honky-tonk

: a type of lively music usually performed on a piano

US : a type of country music with a heavy beat

US : a cheap nightclub or dance hall that often features country music

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