reggae
|reg/gae|
B1
/ˈrɛɡeɪ/
Jamaican music genre
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reggae' originates from Jamaican English, specifically the word 'rege-rege,' which meant 'rags' or 'ragged clothing.'
Historical Evolution
'rege-rege' transformed into the modern English word 'reggae' as the music genre developed in Jamaica.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'ragged clothing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a music genre.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, characterized by a strong bass line, offbeat rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics.
Bob Marley is one of the most famous reggae musicians.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/31 01:18