reggaeton

noun reg·gae·ton \ˌre-gā-ˈtōn, ˌrā-\

Definition of REGGAETON

: popular music of Puerto Rican origin that combines rap with Caribbean rhythms

American Spanish reggaetón, from reggae reggae + -ton (as in Spanish maratón marathon)

First Known Use: 2002

Next Word in the Dictionary: ReggianoPrevious Word in the Dictionary: reggaeAll Words Near: reggaeton

What made you want to look up reggaeton? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears