gabber

Meaning

1. (uncountable) A subgenre of hardcore techno characterised by an intense, distorted kick sound and controversial lyrics or samples.
2. (countable) A fan of this music, usually dressed in a tracksuit, often with a completely shaved head (or partially for women), seen primarily in the 1990s.

Synonyms

gabba

chatterer

gas-bag

chatterbox

waffle

🧇

windbag

talker

Translations

Gabber

gabber

gabber

gabber

Schwätzer

hardcore house

gabber

المهذار

gabber

bavard

blablater

commère

gabberhouse

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡæb.ə(ɹ)/

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch gabber (literally “friend”), from Yiddish חבֿר (khaver). Doublet of chaver.