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Shindig vs Hootenanny - What's the difference?

shindig | hootenanny |

As nouns the difference between shindig and hootenanny

is that shindig is noisy party or festivities while hootenanny is a Placeholder word for a nonspecific or forgotten thing (see thingamajig, whatchamacallit)

shindig

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Noisy party or festivities.

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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