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hip-hop Definition


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hip-hop
noun
    1. A popular culture movement originating in the US in the early 1980s, incorporating rap music, breakdancing and graffiti art, and the wearing of baggy clothing and loosely tied or untied training shoes or boots.
    2. The music associated with this movement, especially rap music. Also used as adjective.
      Example: hip-hop music
Etymology: 1980s: from hip4.



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