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Skiffle Definition & Meaning

skiffle
noun
  1. a style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments

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What does skiffle mean?
a style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments
What part of speech is skiffle?
Skiffle is a noun.

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