First Known Use: 1968
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reggae
noun reg·gae \ˈre-(ˌ)gā, ˈrā-\
: popular music that is originally from Jamaica and that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music
Full Definition of REGGAE
: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat
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