Definition of "fandango" in English

noun

1. (music, dance) 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).

2. A gathering for dancing; a ball.

3. (figurative, colloquial) An unknown entity or contraption.

   • What’s that fandango you’re using?

4. A confusion; a chaotic collection.

5. An extravaganza; an instance of lavish and fantastical events or behavior.

6. A shade of red-violet.

7. (euphemistic) Vagina.

verb

1. (dance) To dance the fandango.

2. (figuratively) To dance, particularly with a lot of energy.