honkytonk vs nightclub

honkytonk and nightclub both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
honkytonk	Yes	No	No	No
nightclub	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, nightclub is a hypernym of honkytonk; that is, nightclub is a word with a broader meaning than honkytonk:

honkytonk: a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
nightclub: a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink

Other hypernyms of honkytonk include cabaret, club, night club, nightspot.

honkytonk (noun)	nightclub (noun)
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall	a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink