Definition of hip–hop
1 : a subculture especially of inner-city youths who are typically devotees of rap music
2 : the stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rap; also : rap together with this music
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Origin and Etymology of hip–hop
perhaps from 4hip + 1hop
First Known Use: 1980
HIP–HOP Defined for English Language Learners
hip-hop
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: rap music; also : the culture associated with rap music
HIP–HOP Defined for Kids
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1 : rap music
2 : the culture associated with rap music
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