hip-hop

noun
UK: /ˈhɪp hɒp/
US: /ˈhɪp hɑːp/

  1. A type of music with a strong beat and rapping.

    1. I like hip-hop music a lot.
    2. The DJ played some old-school hip-hop at the party last night so we danced.

  2. A cultural movement characterized by rap music, graffiti art, and breakdancing.

    1. He loves hip-hop culture a great deal.
    2. Hip-hop's influence on fashion is undeniable, inspiring trends worldwide every day.

Synonyms

rap
hip-hop adjective

  1. Relating to hip-hop music or culture.

    1. That's a hip-hop song, I like it.
    2. The clothing store specialized in hip-hop fashion for many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hip-hop" in English means: A type of music with a strong beat and rapping., A cultural movement characterized by rap music, graffiti art, and breakdancing..

The phonetic transcription of "hip-hop" is /ˈhɪp hɒp/ in British English and /ˈhɪp hɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hip-hop": rap.

Example usage of "hip-hop": "I like hip-hop music a lot.". More examples on the page.