- HoDown is a creative respelling of hoedown, which is defined as an event typically involving lively folk music and dancing. This word was chosen due to the popularity of hoedowns in Houston and Texas. The ‘e’ was clipped and the ‘d’ capitalized to create a blend of Houston and down.
HoDown
proper noun; other word formation type
An ultimate Frisbee tournament hosted by the University of Houston.
Etymology : Creative respelling of hoedown.
Source : “Last year’s HoDown was one of my favorite tournaments.” (Teammate September 2011).
Last modified: 5 December 2011