gabbas

/ˈɡæbəs/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"The neighbours complained about the loud gabbas music coming from the party all night, with its distorted kicks shaking their windows. "

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 :

"Back in the 90s, you could always spot the gabbas at the rave, identifiable by their shaved heads and colorful tracksuits, dancing hard to the pounding beat. "

culture music style person entertainment wear human 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. "

identifiable adjective

/aɪˌdɛntɪˈfaɪəbl/ /ɪˌdɛntɪˈfaɪəbl/

Capable of being distinguished and named.

"The bird in my backyard is easily identifiable because of its bright red feathers and distinctive song. "

subgenre noun

/ˈsʌbˌʒɑːnrə/ /ˈsʌbˌdʒɑːnrə/

One of several categories within a particular genre.

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

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. "

neighbours noun

/ˈneɪbərz/ /ˈneɪbəz/

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

tracksuits noun

/ˈtræksuːts/ /ˈtræksjuːts/

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 soccer practice, the team put on their tracksuits to stay warm on the bus ride home. "

complained verb

/kəmˈpleɪnd/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

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. "