English Explanatory Dictionary

hip-hop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An African-American urban youth culture based on rap music, breakdancing etc.
  2. A form of popular and dance music featuring strong percussion and a powerful rhythm, usually accompanied by rapping.
verb
  1. To move by hopping or with a hopping motion.
  2. To perform hip-hop music.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪp.hɒp/ /ˈhɪp.hɑp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-hip-hop.wav

Word forms

hip-hop hiphop hip hop hip-hops hip-hopping hip-hopped

Etymology

Reduplication of hop.

Related words

breakdance emcee graffiti rap scratch

Derived words

alternative hip hop chap-hop conscious hip hop dip hop glitch hop hick-hop hip hopera hip-hop honey hip-hopper hip-hoppy hip hop soul hip-hopster hip house hiplife jazz-hop Latin hip-hop Nephop swop trip hop
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