hootenanny

== English == === Etymology === Unknown; potentially Scottish. Use is tied to the Appalachian culture in the US. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhutənæni/ === Noun === hootenanny (plural hootenannies) (music) An informal, festive performance by folk singers, often including audience participation with the use of acoustic instruments. Coordinate term: jam session (obsolete) A placeholder word for a nonspecific or forgotten thing. Synonyms: thingamajig; see also Thesaurus:thingy === Further reading === hootenanny on Wikipedia.Wikipedia