The book includes helpful writing tips to inspire creative lyrics as well as a brief history of rap and the artists who sent hiphop to the top of the charts. Guide to hip hop acronyms and slang used in songs and on hhh thought id make this thread as we use so many acronyms on this sub and many slang words are used in rap some people may not get. We have 103 other definitions for hop in our acronym attic. But this young woman says the meaning of some hiphop slang words can change literally overnight.
Nebraska health information project omaha, ne nhip. With over 40,000 words including slang and hip hop terms, the hip hop rhyming dictionary is the perfect resource to help you find the right rhymeevery time. The essential guide to hiphop slang and terminology in the 90s. With over 40,000 words including slang and hiphop terms, the hiphop rhyming dictionary is the perfect resource to help you find the right rhymeevery time. This slang page is designed to explain what the meaning of on the hop is. In fact, much of the language used in hip hop is drawn from african american vernacular english aave. From longman dictionary of contemporary english hop hop 1 h. Hip hop musics dictionary uses a variety of slang terms that have changed as hip hop itself has changed over the years.
A list of slang words and phrases, idioms, jargon, acronyms, and abbreviations. Many of these words are slang, words that may not have existed prehiphop or arguably they exist because hip hop. Vallejo rapper e40 discusses the genesis of e40s dictionary book of slang, vol. Hiphop definition of hiphop by the free dictionary. I was amazed at the professional approach and delivery of this product. Songs are usually mixed with other genres of music like rock and classical piano, or with record players and scratchers.
Hip hop a lifestyle that is comprised of 4 elements. Krumping fusion of underground clowning and hiphop. Hip hop dictionary the original check out my my space page anthonyvitti this dictionary of terms is posted in good fun, so dont take it too seriously. Hip hop is a musical genre from the united states with a background mostly in urban africanamericans. Hiphop, cultural movement that attained popularity in the 1980s and 90s and the backing music for rap, the musical style incorporating rhythmic andor rhyming speech that became the movements most lasting and influential art form. Words near the grey line are no more common in hip hop than anywhere else. Definition of on the hop the online slang dictionary. The book includes helpful writing tips to inspire creative lyrics as well as a brief history of rap and the artists who sent hip hop to the top of the charts. Heres a compilation of terms i have come up with, i have put them together in a more dicitonary like format, i have eliminated slang words from the. Hop verb definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Japan became a hotbed of hip hop invention after release of flashdance. Some are even in dictionary form to help you easily converse in hip hop anytime you want to.
Jun 12, 2014 hip hop songs that influenced pop culture slang. Hip hopslang dictionary showing 114 of 14 messages. Heres a compilation of terms i have come up with, i. Street talk has over 700 pages, with over 10,000 entries, in one of the most allinclusive explanations of the hiphop and urban slang language found. The urban lexicon of the hiphop generation has crossed. Guide to hiphop acronyms and slang used in songs and on. Bradley rapier, founder of the groovaloos and street dance instructor at various locations, including university of southern california, illustrates some hip hop dance styles, from popping to party, while one of his students shows off his breaking skills. An afroamerican urban youth culture based on rap music, breakdancing etc. Hip hop songs that influenced pop culture slang music bet. May 11, 2004 hip hop generic term covering rap, dance, music, graffiti etc. See the whole explanation with examples under the illustration.
The hop on, hop off cruises are set to sail around the mediterranean and then later the caribbean as the business expands. Hop it definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Made this with help from upompsy, usolidmclovin and utheadderalladmiral. Common word play includes making a word its own antonym, such as bad meaning good bad a selfantonym meaning good. One thing i always liked about hiphop you could use a word one day and the next day its something else. Bradley rapier, founder of the groovaloos and street dance instructor at various locations, including university of southern california, illustrates some hiphop dance styles, from popping to party, while one of his students shows off his breaking skills. Hop on definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Distribution of hip hop slang in the systematized compo. Bboy a fan of hip hop, associated with a particular style and usually in a posse of other bboys. Hip hop is a culture to give people who grew up in the ghetto a voice, songs in hip hop are spoken from personal experience.
If you cannot spot the term you are looking for, maybe you should add it to the wishlist. There is also a list of artists, groups or labels if you are looking for that. Old school dictionary step bible by elite forcehip hop dance pioneer demonstration of smurf, prep, reebok, the wop, cabbage patch, happy feet, filamiddle school and new school link in comments hiphop. This extraordinary collection of hiphop and urban words and phrases is truly the dictionary for todays hiphop culture. Stavans points out that the challenge for dictionaries and those who. Break dancing and graffiti is also apart of hip hop as a way to express the. An uninvited passenger who hops on to ones vehicle. Of limited use, this book is further restricted by its seeming to address the black community only, though hiphop culture crosses color and ethnic lines. Hiphop meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. To jump on one foot or with both feet at the same time. Mar 20, 2020 an afroamerican urban youth culture based on rap music, breakdancing etc. Sep 18, 2018 new school the second generation of hip hop musicians, beginning in the early 1980s e.
Africanamerican music, black music music created by africanamerican musicians. Much of it is influenced by the original breaking crews in the 1980s from the bronx. Of limited use, this book is further restricted by its seeming to address the black community only, though hip hop culture crosses color and ethnic lines. Definition and synonyms of hop from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. Terms mostly overlap african american vernacular english or ebonics. In the red triangle are words, such as sorrow, that are common in genres other than hip hop. The slang is ok for the most part but he lost interest pretty quick with this book after looking through it.
If you tell someone to hop it, you are telling them in a rude way to go away. Footwear and clothing are part of the hip hop style. A style of music usually based on rap and often including elements of other styles such as funk or rhythm and blues. Hip hop is a socialpolitical movement created in the late 70s.
The rappers drafted the word cray into the hip hop dictionary in 2011 with this. Hip hop definition, the popular subculture of bigcity teenagers, which includes rap music, break dancing, and graffiti art. New hampshire incentive program student financial assistance nhip. Subscribe to our free daily email and get a new idiom video every day. Used primarily in the phrases catch someone on the. At the extremes, some words have incredibly high odds of only appearing in hip hop. Sugar hill gang or afrika bambaataa rap another name for hiphop music. The hop on, hop off cruises are set to sail around the mediterranean and then later the.
Learn more about hiphops history and culture in this article. Today were diving deep with some of the most lit terms from 2017. Ive been on the hop all day long getting various things done. If you are determined to learn what hip hop slang means, check out some of the pretty cool websites that talk about it. Hiphop definition, the popular subculture of bigcity teenagers, which includes rap music, break dancing, and graffiti art. Rappers often discuss and sing about making money, their financial hardships and becoming successful. Northern health information partnership canada nhip. Guide to hiphop acronyms and slang used in songs and on hhh thought id make this thread as we use so many acronyms on this sub and many slang words are used in rap some people may not get. Specifically, hip hop slang makes use of alternative pronunciations, mostly drawn from aave.
Old school the first generation of hip hop musicians, from the late 1970s e. Japan became a hotbed of hiphop invention after release of flashdance. Guide to hiphop acronyms and slang used in songs and on hhh. Hip hop is a broad conglomerate of artistic forms that originated as a specific street subculture within south bronx communities during the 1970s in new york city. Slang words for money with examples from hip hop songs. Break dancing and graffiti is also apart of hip hop as a way to express the people. The rappers drafted the word cray into the hip hop dictionary in 2011 with this watch the throne cut.
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