Definitions for reggaes

reggaes reg·gae

Spelling: [reg-ey]
IPA: /ˈrɛg eɪ/

Reggaes is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 133 anagrams from letters in reggaes (aeeggrs).

Definitions for reggaes

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 reggaes

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 reggaes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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