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fandango

/ˈfæn.dæŋ.ɡəʊ/

noun

Meaning

  • 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).

  • A gathering for dancing; a ball.

  • An unknown entity or contraption.

    "What’s that fandango you’re using?"

  • (color) A shade of red-violet.

verb

Meaning

  • To dance the fandango.

  • To dance, particularly with a lot of energy.