hip-hop

Or hip hop

[hip-hop]

noun

1. 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.

2. rap music.

adjective

1. 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

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

hip-hop

1. Another name for rap music.

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

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”

Example Sentences

Goblen’s manner of writing is closer to free jazz or freestyle hip-hop than traditional drama.

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On the other end of the musical spectrum, hip-hop legends Outkast will receive the same honors.

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On Friday, a subdued version of the hip-hop mogul sat emotionless and still in his chair, as the judge sentenced him to over four years in prison.

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The result was a stylistically adventurous, lyrically bold and vulnerable 14-track offering that further solidified her as a leading voice in R&B and hip-hop.

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An estimated 1,200 fans arrived on the blistering day in Long Beach, though only 800 were able to secure a guest list spot to see the 32-year-old hip-hop artist.

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