FANDANGO


Meaning of FANDANGO in English

I. fanˈdaŋ(ˌ)gō, faan-, -daiŋ- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Spanish, perhaps from (assumed) Portuguese fadango, from Portuguese fado — more at fado

1.

a. : a lively Spanish or Spanish-American dance usually performed by a man and a woman with castanets and in triple time

b. : music for such a dance

2. chiefly Southwest : a ball or other party featuring dancing

3. : tomfoolery especially in public affairs or other matters of serious import : ridiculous or childishly improper behavior or speech

the continued fandangos of this committee are subjecting the whole senate to public contempt

II. intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-es )

: to dance a fandango or to move or comport oneself as if dancing a fandango

fighter planes fandangoing in the sky

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