Where does “a go-go” come from?
a go-go (English) comes from French à gogo, from French gogue, from Old French gogue — fun; joke, fun.
a go-go (English): Alternative spelling of à gogo
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of à gogo
Ancestry of “a go-go”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | à gogo | à gogo; in abundance, galore |
| 2 | French | gogue | ragout made with sausages and herbs; joke; fun |
| 3 | Old French | gogue | fun; joke, fun |