Hootenanny

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhutÉ™næni/

Origin

Unknown; potentially Scottish. Use is tied to the Appalachian culture in the US.

Full definition of hootenanny

Noun

1. (obsolete) A Placeholder word for a nonspecific or forgotten thing (see thingamajig, whatchamacallit)
2. An informal, festive performance by folk singers, often including audience participation with the use of acoustic instruments.