Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

808

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: 808
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Meaning

name

The state of Hawaii.

Informal

noun

A Roland TR-808 drum machine.

Informal

noun

A synthesized drum or bass sound that emulates the sound of a Roland TR-808.

Informal

noun

A synthesized drum or bass sound that emulates the sound of a Roland TR-808.

Humorous; Informal

Example Sentences

"He too is filling the pocket, darting in the space between the 808 and the glittering melody, closing the distance with his short lines and ad libs."

Etymology

After the 808 area code.

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

the 808 (canonical) 808s (plural)

Synonyms

fart 808

Questions

What does 808 mean?: The state of Hawaii.
Where does 808 come from?: After the 808 area code.

How to pronounce 808

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