English Explanatory Dictionary

hucklebuck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rhythmic dance from the time just prior to rock and roll.
  2. A treat consisting of frozen Kool-Aid served in a dixie cup.
  3. A hillbilly or otherwise culturally backwards person.
verb
  1. To dance the hucklebuck.
  2. To move quickly, with quick movements and, often, going in circles.

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌkl.bʌk/ En-au-hucklebuck.ogg

Word forms

hucklebuck hucklebucks hucklebucking hucklebucked

Etymology

The dance is perhaps from huckle (“hip”) + buck.

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