rockabilly

/ˈɹɒkəˌbɪli/ /ˈɹɑːkəˌbɪli/

Meanings

noun

A genre of music originating from the South (United States) and mixing elements of rock, blues, country, hillbilly boogie and bluegrass music.

Examples :

"My grandfather loves listening to rockabilly; he says it reminds him of his youth. "

noun

A member of the subculture associated with rockabilly music.

Examples :

"The rockabilly, with his slicked-back hair and cuffed jeans, stood out in the crowd. "

culture music style person

Related Words

originating verb

/əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

"The rumor is originating from a misunderstanding in the office. "

slicked verb

/slɪkt/

To make slick.

"The surface had been slicked."

listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music."

hillbilly noun

/hɪlˈbɪ.li/ /ˈhɪlbɪli/

Someone who is from the hills; especially from a rural area, with a connotation of a lack of refinement or sophistication.

"The hillbilly family moved to town for their daughter's school, but they were unfamiliar with city life. "

united verb

/juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /juˈnaɪtɪd/

To bring together as one.

"I hope this song can unite people from all different cultures."

subculture noun

/ˈsʌbkʌltʃər/ /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃər/

A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features.

"The goth subculture has its own mode of dress, and it has a characteristic musical style."

bluegrass noun

/ˈbluːɡræs/ /ˈbluˌɡræs/

Kentucky bluegrass, Poa pratensis.

"My grandfather's lawn is covered in thick bluegrass. "

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

elements noun

/ˈel.ɪ.mənts/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

country noun

/ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The country surrounding our small village is mostly farmland. "

reminds verb

/rɪˈmaɪndz/ /riˈmaɪndz/

To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

"The smell of cookies baking reminds me of my grandmother's house. "