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hip-hop

/ˈhɪp.hɒp/ · noun

Meaning

  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.
  3. To move by hopping or with a hopping motion.
  4. To perform hip-hop music.

Etymology / origin

Reduplication of hop.

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