Hip-hop Definition & Meaning
hip-hop
- noun
- an urban youth culture associated with rap music and the fashions of African-American residents of the inner city
- genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged
"Hip-hop" in song lyrics
See how hip-hop is used in real songs:
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"just live, check to check and I stay hip-hop"
2Mex — Return of Fernandomania -
"So what a Senator knowin about hip-hop?"
3rd Bass — Green Eggs and Swine -
"Soft hard rock for rock, a force in this hip-hop"
50/50 Twin f/ H.A.W.K., Ankaman — Freestyle
Words that rhyme with hip-hop
Usage tips for "hip-hop"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hip-hop" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hip-hop to find words that pair well.