Definitions for reggae

reggae reg·gae

Spelling: [reg-ey]
IPA: /ˈrɛg eɪ/

Reggae is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 57 anagrams from letters in reggae (aeeggr).

Definitions for reggae

noun

  1. a style of Jamaican popular music blending blues, calypso, and rock-'n'-roll, characterized by a strong syncopated rhythm and lyrics of social protest.

Origin of reggae

Jamaican English, respelling of reggay (introduced in the song “Do the Reggay” (1968) by Frederick “Toots” Hibbert), a dance name based on rege, *strege a dowdy or raggedy fellow; compare reg

Examples for reggae

Context: Last words the reggae legend said to his son Ziggy, after telling him he had a song for him.

The track opens with glitchy lo-fi distortion and reggae crooning.

Red Stripe, an inexpensive Jamaican export, gained popularity in the U.S. in lockstep with reggae and Rasta.

Below, British band Massive Attack performed with guest singers Liz Fraser (of Cocteau Twins) and reggae legend Horace Andy.

In 2010 he released his five-track EP, High Class Problems Vol 1, combining hip-hop, reggae, and soul.

Well, he does a reggae rap while wearing a bandana on his head.

Around the same time, she became romantically involved with Rohan Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley.

Word Value for reggae
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Words with friends

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