honky tonk

A form of honky-tonk — A bar or nightclub that caters to Southern patrons and provides country music for entertainment.

Meanings

nounhonky tonk (countable and uncountable, plural honky tonks)

plural honky tonks

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of honky-tonk.
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