# fandango

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌfæ̞nˈdæ̞ŋ.ɡəʊ̯/ · frequency rank #42,634

## Definitions
1. 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. An unknown entity or contraption.
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. Vagina.

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

## Common misspellings (12)
`afndango`, `fadnango`, `fanadngo`, `fandagno`, `fandanggo`, `fandanngo`, `fandanog`, `fanddango`, `fandnago`, `fanndango`, `ffandango`, `fnadango`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fandango