hip-hop

or hip hop

[ hip-hop ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a popular culture movement originated by Black performers in New York City in the 1970s and characterized by rap music, break dancing, and graffiti art:
The choreographer was a pioneer in introducing hip-hop to the national and international stage.
Writing about hip-hop was really just an excuse to write about all these other aspects of Black culture.
rap music.

adjective

relating to or characteristic of this movement:
Unlike other big-name designers, he tapped into hip-hop street styles, which made him one of the wealthiest designers of the 1990s.

hip-hop

/ ˈhɪpˌhɒp /

noun

a US pop culture movement originating in the 1980s comprising rap music, graffiti, and break dancing

hip-hop

Another name for rap music.

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Notes

The term hip-hop also refers to the speech, fashions, and personal style adopted by many youths, particularly in urban areas.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hip-hop¹

First recorded in 1975–80; probably hip ⁴( def ) + hop ¹( def ) (in the sense “act of hopping”

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Example Sentences

The rising West Coast rapper was stabbed to death backstage at hip-hop festival Once Upon a Time in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Blending Punjabi folk - its dhol beats and string melodies - with global hip-hop, he created something entirely new.

From BBC

We bought her a little house when the band started making some money — did the hip-hop thing.

From Los Angeles Times

Things could get a little awkward for Williams if she happens to run into hip-hop star Drake in his hometown of Toronto.

From Los Angeles Times

Best hip-hop winner Stormzy thanked Jesus and read a verse from the bible before explaining the was wearing shades as he had "mashed my eye up playing padel".

From BBC

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