rockabilly

[ rok-uh-bil-ee ]

noun

1. a style of popular music combining the features of rock-'n'-roll and hillbilly music.

rockabilly

/ ˈrɒkəˌbɪlɪ /

noun

1. 1. a fast, spare style of White rock music which originated in the mid-1950s in the US South
   2. ( as modifier )

      a rockabilly number

Word History and Origins

Origin of rockabilly¹

1955–60, Americanism; rock(-'n'-roll) + -a- connective + (hill)billy

Word History and Origins

Origin of rockabilly¹

C20: from rock ( and roll ) + ( hill ) billy

Example Sentences

In the show, they have a fantastic rockabilly hairstyle for me and great, sparkly clothes.

From Washington Blade

The ambiance is almost asexual as rockabilly and Motown play in the background.

From The Daily Beast

This unique combo of rockabilly seediness and (young) Frank Sinatra glamour, fit Johnny like a Pleather glove.

From The Daily Beast