Rockabilly Definition & Meaning

rockabilly
noun
  1. a fusion of black music and country music that was popular in the 1950s; sometimes described as blues with a country beat

"Rockabilly" in song lyrics

See how rockabilly is used in real songs:

  • "the pole cats rockabilly"
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  • "1957 rockabilly"
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  • "rockabilly 1950"
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Usage tips for "rockabilly"

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