fandango

Meanings

Noun

• 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.
• A confusion; a chaotic collection.
• An extravaganza; an instance of lavish and fantastical events or behavior.
• A shade of red-violet.

Verb

• To dance the fandango.
• To dance, particularly with a lot of energy.

Origin

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