Honky-tonker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Honky-tonker is a noun meaning (US, informal) Someone who runs or frequents a honky-tonk, or performs in one.
Meaning
(US, informal) Someone who runs or frequents a honky-tonk, or performs in one.
More Meanings
- (music) A honky-tonk song.
Example Sentences
To a redneck honky-tonker, nothing beats a dozen cold beers, a bloody fight and a woman usually in that order.
In 1952 she signed with Decca Records and turned out a hit that settled her in as the reigning queen of country music and a prototypical honky tonker—“It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels.”
Word Forms
- honky-tonkers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include honky-tonk, honky, honklet, honyocker, honyock, hoofer.
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