gabba

/ˈɡæbə/

Meanings

noun

A subgenre of hardcore techno characterised by an intense, distorted kick sound and controversial lyrics or samples.

Examples :

"The music festival's last stage was dedicated entirely to gabba, with deafening kicks that shook the ground. "

noun

A gabber music lover, usually dressed in a tracksuit, often with a complete shaved head or partially for women, seen primarily in the 1990s.

Examples :

"Seeing a picture from the 90s, Maria remarked, "Wow, he looks like a real gabba, with his bald head and bright tracksuit." "

culture music style entertainment person society

Related Words

tracksuit noun

/ˈtræksuːt/ /ˈtræksjuːt/

A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.

"After football practice, I changed out of my muddy kit and into a clean, comfortable tracksuit. "

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

partially adverb

/ˈpɑːʃəli/ /ˈpɑɹʃəli/

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

subgenre noun

/ˈsʌbˌʒɑːnrə/ /ˈsʌbˌdʒɑːnrə/

One of several categories within a particular genre.

"Science fiction is a broad genre, and steampunk is a popular subgenre. "

entirely adverb

/ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/

To the full or entire extent.

"It is entirely up to you where we go, as I’ll be happy with anywhere."

primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

distorted verb

/dɪsˈtɔːtɪd/ /dɪsˈtɔɹtɪd/

To bring something out of shape, to misshape.

"The strong wind distorted the delicate paper airplane, making it almost unrecognizable. "

dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

hardcore noun

/ˈhɑːrdkɔːr/ /ˈhɑːrdˌkɔːr/

Broken bricks, stone and/or other aggregate used as foundations, especially in road and path laying.

"The construction crew used hardcore to build a strong foundation for the new school playground. "

deafening verb

/ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/

To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.

"The loud music deafened the students in the classroom. "

festival noun

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Our town's annual harvest festival celebrates the local farmers and their crops. "