noun
reggae
REH-gay
noun
1
A music genre from Jamaica known for its offbeat rhythm guitar and deep bass, closely tied to Rastafarian culture.
"Bob Marley helped bring reggae to a worldwide audience."
"The beach bar played reggae all afternoon."
How to Use Reggae
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of Jamaican music with a laid-back, offbeat rhythm, closely linked with Rastafari culture.
Common pairings
reggae music
roots reggae
reggae beat
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Etymology
From Jamaican Creole rege, meaning "rags" or "a quarrel"; the musical sense was popularized by the 1968 Maytals song "Do the Reggay."