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Definition of ghettoblaster

ghettoblaster

/ˈɡɛt.oʊˌblæs.tɚ/
ghet · to · blas · ter
Plural:ghettoblasters
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ghettoblaster Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, portable radio and cassette or CD player capable of playing music at a high volume, popularized in urban street culture during the late 1970s and 1980s.

Example

"Breakdancers in the park gathered around a vintage ghettoblaster playing classic hip-hop tracks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because the term invokes racial and socioeconomic stereotypes associated with inner-city neighborhoods, many speakers and style guides prefer the neutral term 'boombox'.

• Nearby Words

ghent
gherkin
ghetto
ghettoblaster
ghost
ghost orchid
ghost snake

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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