hip-hop

Meaning

Noun

1. An Afro-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. (informal) To move by hopping or with a hopping motion.
2. (informal) To perform hip-hop music.

Synonyms

rap

rap music

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɪp.hɒp/

Etymology

Reduplication of hop.