honky-tonk
1 of 2noun
hon·ky-tonk ˈhäŋ-kē-ˌtäŋk 
ˈhȯŋ-kē-ˌtȯŋk
1
: a usually tawdry nightclub or dance hall
especially : one that features country music
2
: a district marked by places of cheap entertainment
3
: country music that has a heavy beat and lyrics dealing usually with vice or misfortune
honky-tonker
ˈhäŋ-kē-ˌtäŋ-kər
noun ˈhȯŋ-kē-ˌtȯŋ-
honky-tonk
2 of 2adjective
1
: of, used in, or being a form of ragtime piano playing performed typically on an upright piano
2
: marked by or characteristic of honky-tonks
Word History
Etymology
Noun
origin unknown
First Known Use
Noun
1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1899, in the meaning defined at sense 2
honky-tonk
noun
as in barroom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- barroom
- speakeasy
- saloon
- tavern
- pub
- key club
- clip joint
- dive
- roadhouse
- disco
- cabaret
- nightclub
- discotheque
- public house
- café
- bistro
- watering place
- watering hole
- nightspot
- supper club
- nitery
- canteen
- boîte
- discothéque
- cafe
- club
- a-go-go
- niterie
