reggaeton
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reg·gae·ton

noun \ˌre-gā-ˈtōn, ˌrā-\

Definition of REGGAETON

: popular music of Puerto Rican origin that combines rap with Caribbean rhythms

Origin of REGGAETON

American Spanish reggaetón, from reggae reggae + -ton (as in Spanish maratón marathon)
First Known Use: 2002

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