fandango

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) 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).
2. (countable, uncountable) A gathering for dancing; a ball.
3. (colloquial, countable, figuratively, uncountable) An unknown entity or contraption.
4. (countable, uncountable) A confusion; a chaotic collection.
5. (countable, uncountable) An extravaganza; an instance of lavish and fantastical events or behavior.
6. (countable, uncountable) A shade of red-violet.
7. (countable, euphemistic, uncountable) Vagina.

Verb

1. To dance the fandango.
2. (figuratively) To dance, particularly with a lot of energy.

Synonyms

ball

tomfoolery

fandangle

Translations

fandango

fandango

fandango

dança espanhola

fandango

bu dansın müziği

Fandango

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfæn.dæŋ.ɡəʊ/

Etymology

Cognate with Portuguese: fado

In summary

Borrowed from Spanish fandango, of uncertain origin. Possibly related to Portuguese fado, or of West African origin.