English Explanatory Dictionary

fais do-do

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Cajun dance party.

Word forms

fais do-do fais do-dos fais-dodo

Etymology

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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