The meaning of Hoedown

noun

(in the south-western us and parts of central and south america) a gathering for dancing.

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Now, there are at least a dozen dj crews with enormous speaker systems putting on more than 100 bai…

verb

Strike hard and violently.

Usage examples:

They bashed him over the head with a blunt object

noun

A heavy blow.

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A bash on the head

noun

The action of celebrating an important day or event.

Usage examples:

The birth of his son was a cause for celebration

noun

A special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something

Usage examples:

There were lively new year celebrations all over town., such good news calls for (= deserves) a cel…

verb

Move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

Usage examples:

Their cheeks were pressed together as they danced

noun

A series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.

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Everyone was taking part in the dance

verb

Taking a series of rhythmical steps in time to music

noun

A public function, typically held outdoors and organized to raise funds for a charity, including entertainment and the sale of goods and refreshments.

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A church fete

verb

Honour or entertain (someone) lavishly.

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She was an instant celebrity, feted by the media

noun

A special celebration, often for a particular purpose, or to honor someone

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The annual fete to raise money for cancer research netted more than $90,000., the magazine’s foundi…

noun

An informal gathering with folk music.

Usage examples:

We invited friends to a hootenanny in our backyard

noun

A large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one.

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The film industry's annual jamboree in cannes

noun

A large social gathering

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A country music jamboree, a boy scout jamboree

noun

A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.

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An engagement party

verb

Enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music.

Usage examples:

Put on your glad rags and party!

adjective

Divided into parts of different tinctures.

Usage examples:

Party per fess, or, and azure

noun

A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something.

Usage examples:

The glitziest of election night shindigs

noun

A noisy event or situation, especially a large, energetic party, celebration, etc.

Usage examples:

They're going to their neighbours' for a shindig.