hip-hop

noun

ˈhip-ˌhäp 

variants or less commonly hip hop

1

: a cultural movement associated especially with rap music

2

: the stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rap

also : rap together with this music

hip-hop adjective

Examples of hip-hop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amidst playful banter and some trash talk, the pair’s energy primed an intimate crowd of fans of what to expect for Roots Picnic weekend: an electrifying blend of soulful performances, surprise guest appearances, and a celebration of hip-hop culture that promises unforgettable moments. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 June 2024

Tyler, 33, enjoys one of the most dedicated fandoms in all of music, painstakingly cultivated for more than a decade, beginning with his days on Fairfax as a member of the hip-hop/skate/clothing group Odd Future. —Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024

The space was formerly Bridger’s, Allred’s hip-hop nightclub, which closed earlier this year. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024

Its creators, mostly Sikhs from northwestern India, mix traditional music with the hip-hop, rap, and pop beats of North America. —Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from hip entry 2 + hop entry 1

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

hip-hop

noun

ˈhip-ˌhäp

: the rhythmic music that often accompanies rap

also : a cultural movement associated especially with rap music