ragga

American  

[rah-guh] / ˈrɑ gə /

noun

1. a style of music combining elements of reggae and rap, with an electronic or repetitive track.

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ragga British  

/ ˈræɡə /

noun

1. Also called: ragamuffin.  a dance-orientated style of reggae

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Etymology

Origin of ragga

First recorded in 1985–90; shortening of ragamuffin ( def. )

Example Sentences

Museveni won 71.65 percent of the vote, compared with 24.72 percent for Wine -- born Robert Kyagulanyi -- a 43‑year‑old former ragga singer turned politician.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

So my favourite variety was ragga jungle, and two of my best mates were massive drum 'n' bass heads: the legendary - well, to us they were legendary - DJ Hektic and MC Tappa.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

"I guess I’m still an old ragga at heart," the 50-year-old executive said.

From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2015

Schlachthofbronx That modern Trinidadian soca, early-2000s Detroit ghetto-tech, early-1990s British ragga jungle and late-1980s Miami bass all cohabitate quite comfortably in the music of Schlachthofbronx, from Munich, isn’t as remarkable as it sounds.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2012

There had been feasting all day outside under the palms, and the youths, her many cousins, had kicked the ragga ball, while the elders sat about and watched and talked and chewed betel-nut.

From Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines by Wildman, Rounsevelle