trip–hop

noun \ˈtrip-ˌhäp\

Definition of TRIP-HOP

: electronic dance music usually based on a slow hip-hop beat and incorporating hypnotic synthesized and prerecorded sounds

probably blend of ²trip (high from a psychedelic drug) + hip-hop

First Known Use: 1989

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