honky-tonk
/'hɔɳki'tɔɳk/
Definition
- Noun:
- A cheap drinking and dancing establishment: A "honky-tonk" is a type of bar, club, or saloon, typically found in the Southern and Southwestern United States, known for being inexpensive, rowdy, and featuring live country music.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- After a long week, they went to the local honky-tonk to listen to some live music and dance.
- The town was famous for its dusty honky-tonk that stayed open until dawn.
Advanced Usage
- As an adjective: The term can also function as an adjective to describe the style of music associated with such establishments.
- The band played a lively honky-tonk piano tune.
- He preferred the raw, emotional sound of honky-tonk country over polished pop music.
Variants and Related Words
- Honky-tonker (n): (informal) A person who frequents honky-tonks.
- The old honky-tonker had a story for every song the band played.
Synonyms
- Dive bar: A shabby or disreputable bar.
- Watering hole: (informal) A bar or pub.
- Saloon: A place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed, especially in the historical American West.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Honky-tonk angel: A term, sometimes used in song lyrics, referring to a woman found in or associated with such establishments.
- In the classic song, he sings about losing his heart to a honky-tonk angel.
Noun
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a cheap drinking and dancing establishment
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