Honky Tonk

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑŋki tɑŋk/

Definitions of honky tonk

noun a style of country music played in honky-tonks

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a honky tonk bar with my friends.

A2 She loves listening to honky tonk music.

B1 The honky tonk was packed with people dancing and having a good time.

B2 The honky tonk had a live band playing country music all night.

C1 The honky tonk scene in Nashville is famous for its lively atmosphere.

C2 He played the piano at the honky tonk and had the crowd cheering for more.

Examples of honky tonk in a Sentence

formal The honky tonk bar was a popular spot for live country music performances.

informal Let's head over to the honky tonk for some drinks and dancing.

slang I love the honky tonk vibe, it's so much fun!

figurative The old saloon had a honky tonk feel to it, with its worn wooden floors and dim lighting.

Grammatical Forms of honky tonk

• past tense: honky tonked
• plural: honky tonks
• comparative: more honky tonk
• superlative: most honky tonk
• present tense: honky tonks
• future tense: will honky tonk
• perfect tense: have honky tonked
• continuous tense: is honky tonking
• singular: honky tonk
• positive degree: honky tonk
• infinitive: to honky tonk
• gerund: honky tonking
• participle: honky tonked

Origin and Evolution of honky tonk

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'honky tonk' is believed to have originated in the Southern United States, specifically in Texas.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe disreputable bars or saloons that played rowdy music, the term 'honky tonk' has evolved to also refer to a style of country music characterized by a honky-tonk piano and a lively, upbeat tempo.