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hip hop

[/hɪp hɑp/]
nounmasculinepl: hip hops
hip hop
1. A genre of popular music originating in African American culture, characterized by rap vocals, DJing, and breakdancing
Hip hop emerged in the Bronx during the 1970s.
O hip hop surgiu no Bronx durante os anos 1970.
2. A cultural movement encompassing music, dance, fashion, and artistic expression
She is deeply involved in the hip hop community.
Ela está profundamente envolvida na comunidade hip hop.
3. The style of dress, attitude, and lifestyle associated with this genre
He adopted a hip hop style with baggy clothes and sneakers.
Ele adotou um estilo hip hop com roupas largas e tênis.
NYC Slang
The Bronx beat; the culture
Synonyms
rapurban musicstreet culture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hip hop
Widely used; sometimes referred to as 'rap' or 'música rap'
São Paulo
hip hop/rap
Major hub for hip hop culture in Brazil; strong local scene
Rio de Janeiro
hip hop
Popular cultural movement; influenced by funk carioca
Portugal
hip hop
Used in European context; growing cultural presence

Related Idioms & Phrases

hip hop culture
hip hop artist
hip hop generation
hip hop lifestyle
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