honky-tonk
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ˈhȯŋ-kē-ˌtȯŋk\
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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
: a type of country music with a heavy beat
: a cheap nightclub or dance hall that often features country music
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