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Definition of beatboxing

beatboxing

/ˈbiːtˌbɑːk.sɪŋ/
beat · box · ing
Past Simple:beatboxed
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Past Participle:beatboxed
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Present Participle:beatboxing
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beatboxing Lexical Profile

beatboxing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of mimicking drum machines, turntables, and other musical instruments using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice.

Example

"His incredible beatboxing provided the entire rhythmic backing for the a cappella group."

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• verb

1

To produce rhythmic drum beats, basslines, and musical sounds using only the mouth, lips, tongue, and voice (present participle of beatbox).

Example

"She was beatboxing into the microphone while her friend freestyled a rap."

• Nearby Words

beatable
beatbox
beatboxer
beatboxing
beatdown
beater
beatific

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s within the American hip-hop scene from 'beatbox' (an early electronic drum machine), referring to performers who vocally imitated the sounds of these devices.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beatboxing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beatboxing
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