hootenanny

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhutənæni/

Noun

hootenanny (plural hootenannies)

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