Hootenanny

Pronunciation: /ˌhuːtəˈnæni/

Definitions of hootenanny

noun a social gathering or informal concert featuring folk or country music, dancing, and sometimes storytelling or other entertainment

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a hootenanny with my friends and we sang songs together.

A2 The small town was buzzing with excitement as they prepared for the annual hootenanny.

B1 The hootenanny featured live music, dancing, and delicious food for everyone to enjoy.

B2 The hootenanny was a great success, with people from all over coming together to celebrate music and community.

C1 The hootenanny was a cultural event that showcased a variety of musical genres and talented performers.

C2 Attending the hootenanny was a unique experience that allowed me to immerse myself in the local music scene and connect with fellow music enthusiasts.

Examples of hootenanny in a Sentence

formal The community center is hosting a hootenanny to celebrate the town's anniversary.

informal I heard there's gonna be a hootenanny at the park this weekend, wanna go?

slang Let's throw a hootenanny in the backyard and invite all our friends!

figurative The political debate turned into a real hootenanny with everyone shouting over each other.

Grammatical Forms of hootenanny

• past tense: hootenannied
• plural: hootenannies
• comparative: more hootenanny
• superlative: most hootenanny
• present tense: hootenannies
• future tense: will hootenanny
• perfect tense: have hootenannied
• continuous tense: is hootenannying
• singular: hootenanny
• positive degree: hootenanny
• infinitive: to hootenanny
• gerund: hootenannying
• participle: hootenannied

Origin and Evolution of hootenanny

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hootenanny' is believed to have originated in the United States, particularly in the Appalachian region.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe informal gatherings with music and dancing, the term 'hootenanny' has evolved to refer to any kind of informal musical performance or event.