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Hootenanny - What does it mean?

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hootenanny

English

Etymology 1

Unknown; potentially Scottish. Use is tied to the Appalachian culture in the US.

Noun

(hootenannies)
  • (obsolete) A Placeholder word for a nonspecific or forgotten thing (see thingamajig, whatchamacallit)
  • An informal, festive performance by folk singers, often including audience participation with the use of acoustic instruments.
    • English placeholder terms Appalachian English

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.