Etymology

fais do-do

Today it means: A Cajun dance party. Full definition →

French [Term?]
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  1. French · derived from[Term?]
  2. English todayfais do-do

Originated before World War II, from French [Term?]. Often said to be a mother's command to her infants to go to sleep; but perhaps related to dos a dos.

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