hootenanny

[ hoot-n-an-ee, hoot-nan- ]

noun

, plural hoot·en·an·nies.

1. a social gathering or informal concert featuring folk singing and, sometimes, dancing.
2. an informal session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment.
3. Older Use. thingamajig ( def ).

hootenanny

/ ˈhuːtˌnænɪ; ˈhuːtəˌnænɪ /

noun

1. an informal performance by folk singers
2. something the name of which is unspecified or forgotten

Word History and Origins

Origin of hootenanny¹

First recorded in 1910–15; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of hootenanny¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The first four letters in hootenanny spell hoot -- and The Seeger Sessions was fun -- with a purpose.

From The Daily Beast

The hootenanny on political websites about the contest being up for grabs is shilling for advertising dollars.

From The Daily Beast