hucklebuck

American  

[huhk-uhl-buhk] / ˈhʌk əlˌbʌk /

noun

hucklebucks plural

1. a popular dance from the early rock-and-roll period incorporating a variety of moves including twists, kicks, hops, and hip gyrations.

2. (in New Orleans) a treat consisting of a sweet, flavored drink mixed up from powder and water and served frozen or slushy in a small paper cup.

3. Slang. a redneck or hillbilly.

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verb (used without object)

1. to dance the hucklebuck, a popular dance from the early rock-and-roll period incorporating a variety of moves including twists, kicks, hops, and hip gyrations.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• hucklebucks
  plural