hon·ky-tonk
| \ ˈhäŋ-kē-ˌtäŋk
, ˈhȯŋ-kē-ˌtȯŋk \
, 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
adjectiveDefinition 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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Noun
honky-tonker
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ˈhäŋ-kē-ˌtäŋ-kər
, ˈhȯŋ-kē-ˌtȯŋ-
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noun
, ˈhȯŋ-kē-ˌtȯŋ-
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noun
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“Honky-tonk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honky-tonk. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.
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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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The first known use of honky-tonk was in 1889
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