honky

[US]/'hɔnki/
[UK]/ˈhɔŋki/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. derogatory term used by black people to refer to white people
Word Forms
Pluralhonkies

Phrases & Collocations

honky tonk

honky-tonk music

Example Sentences

a honky-tonk beach resort.

a honky-tonk district; honky-tonk entertainers.

Joe Levy, deputy editor of Rolling Stone magazine, said this indicated "a little bit of taste for hard core and honky-tonk .

He was called a honky by some people in the neighborhood.

She found the term honky offensive and disrespectful.

The honky tonk bar was lively and crowded on Saturday night.

He enjoys listening to honky tonk music.

They decided to visit a honky tonk club for a change.

The honky tonk piano added to the lively atmosphere of the bar.

She danced along to the honky tonk music.

The honky tonk singer had a unique voice that captivated the audience.

Honky tonk bars are popular venues for live music performances.

He learned to play honky tonk piano from a young age.

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