Fandango
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfænˈdæŋ.ɡəʊ̯/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fandango is a noun meaning A gathering for dancing; a ball.
Meaning
A gathering for dancing; a ball.
More Meanings
- (figurative, colloquial) An unknown entity or contraption.
- A confusion; a chaotic collection.
- An extravaganza; an instance of lavish and fantastical events or behavior.
- A shade of red-violet.
- (euphemistic) Vagina.
- (dance) To dance the fandango.
- (music, dance) A form of lively flamenco music and dance that has many regional variations (e.g. fandango de Huelva), some of which have their own names (e.g. malagueña, granadina).
Example Sentences
What’s that fandango you’re using?
We skipped the light fandango / Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor
I'm wearing a Spanish skirt so what's wrong with dancing a fandango.
I see a little silhouetto of a man / Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the fandango?
Word Forms
- fandangos
- fandangoes
- fandangoing
- fandangoed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flamenco, farruca, farandole, furlana, folkdance, forlana.
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