beatboxing

[ beet-bok-sing ]
/ ˈbitˌbɒk sɪŋ /

noun

a musical style or technique, especially in hip-hop, in which the sounds and rhythms of percussion instruments or a drum machine are simulated by using the mouth and voice: We heard some amazing beatboxing last night.

Origin of beatboxing

1985–90, Americanism; beatbox (verb) + -ing1

Words nearby beatboxing

beat time, beat to it, beat up, beat-up, beatbox, beatboxing, beaten, beaten biscuit, beaten track, beatenest, beater

Definition for beatboxing (2 of 2)

beatbox

or beat-box

[ beet-boks ]
/ ˈbitˌbɒks /

noun

drum machine.
Slang. boom box.

verb (used without object)

to simulate the sounds and rhythms of percussion instruments or a drum machine by using the mouth and voice: Have you ever heard someone beatbox like that?

Origin of beatbox

An Americanism dating back to 1975–80; beat + box1

OTHER WORDS FROM beatbox

beat·box·er, noun

British Dictionary definitions for beatboxing (1 of 2)

beatboxing
/ (ˈbiːtˌbɒksɪŋ) /

noun

a form of hip-hop music in which the voice is used to simulate percussion instruments

Derived forms of beatboxing

beatboxer, noun

British Dictionary definitions for beatboxing (2 of 2)

beatbox
/ (ˈbiːtˌbɒks) /

noun

informal a drum machine