honky-tonk
noun
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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honky-tonk
noun
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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