beatboxing, n. colloq. (orig. U.S.).
Brit. /ˈbiːtbɒksɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈbitˌbɑksɪŋ/
[‹ beat-box n. + -ing suffix1. Compare slightly later beatbox v.]
The making of 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
| 1987 Guardian 1 Aug. 10/2 Pirate DJ Tim Westwood is our guide to the world of hardcore hip-hop, body poppers, graffiti artists, beatboxing, scratching and rapping. 1993 B. Cross It's not about Salary 251 She called me out of the blue and said that she knew someone that needed a DJ (Everlast) and I used to do beatboxing. 2003 V. Bogdanov All Mus. Guide to Hip-hop 102/1 It offers frenetic scratching, educational samples, and booming beatboxing. |