beatbox, v. colloq. (orig. U.S.).
Brit. /ˈbiːtbɒks/, U.S. /ˈbitˌbɑks/
[‹ beat-box n.. Compare slightly earlier beatboxing n.]
intr. To make rhythmical sounds with the voice and mouth in imitation of the rhythms of hip-hop music. Cf. human beatbox n. at human adj. and n. Additions
| 1988 People 29 Aug. 113/1, I remember when she was in diapers. I'd never have believed she'd be beatboxing with me. 1991 Michigan Citizen (Electronic ed.) 13 Apr. 9 Ed beatboxed and rapped for a number of local groups. 2003 Concrete Powder Sept. 97/1 My brother came home with the first Fat Boys album and I was learning how to beatbox. |