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Definition of reggae

reggae

/ˈrɛɡeɪ/
reg · gae
Plural:reggaes
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• noun

1

A genre of popular music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, characterized by a strongly accented offbeat rhythm, a prominent bassline, and lyrics often addressing social, political, or Rastafarian themes.

Example

"The festival featured several international bands playing classic roots reggae and ska."

• Nearby Words

regeneration
regenerative
regent
reggae
reggaeton
regicide
regift

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Jamaica in the late 1960s and popularized by the 1968 song 'Do the Reggay' by Toots and the Maytals, possibly derived from Jamaican English 'rege-rege', meaning rags or ragged clothing.

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