Fandango

/fænˈdæŋɡoʊ/ noun

Definition

A lively Spanish or Spanish-American dance, or any wild commotion or elaborate nonsense.

Etymology

From Spanish, possibly from Portuguese 'fado' or African origins; the word appeared in Spanish in the 18th century and became associated with passionate, rapid dance.

Kelly Says

The word traveled—fandango started as a Spanish dance, became famous in Latin America, and now 'fandango' in English slang means any ridiculous chaotic situation, like when someone says 'we made a whole fandango out of that simple task.'

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