Hogmanay – The Scottish word for New Year's eve, and the celebrations that take place at this time

(Pronounced hog-muh-nay)

To remember the definition of the word hogmanay, use the following mnemonic:

The Scottish hog drank too much chardonnay (Hogmanay) during the New Year's eve celebrations.

Examples of Hogmanay in a sentence

Are you coming to the Hogmanay celebrations tonight?

The performers with fire were exceptional at the Hogmanay parade this year.

She sang Auld Lang Syne with her family at their Hogmanay party.