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Definition of 808

808

  • It's the the penal code for disturbing the peace. Which I believe they are referring to in most rap songs.

    Last edited on Jun 01 2018. Submitted by Pet Dragon on Jun 01 2018.

noun

  • a Roland 808 drum machine.
    You got to get educated about the 808s.
    You Dude, this band rocks, the deep 808 beat makes me wanna move my feet.

    Last edited on Mar 15 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

noun - plural

  • in pager mnemonics, spells "BOB".

    Last edited on Nov 26 2010. Submitted by "THE WIZ" from Plano, TX, USA on Jan 08 2010.

noun - uncountable

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Other terms relating to 'music (related to)':

Definitions include: old-fashioned.
Definitions include: to get along well in a relationship.
Definitions include: a blend of the music genres Country and Hiphop.
Definitions include: "pop" (popular) music aimed at the young, characterized by being upbeat rather than complex.
Definitions include: abbreviated form of "competition".
Definitions include: admission paid to get into a bar, dance club, etc.
Definitions include: a genre of music that, among other characteristics, is emotional and melodramatic.
Definitions include: a rave attendee who wears "candy".
Definitions include: annoyed, angry, upset, disappointed.
Definitions include: to dance.
Definitions include: an old song.
Definitions include: to play the piano.
Definitions include: a karaoke singer.
Definitions include: a bad odor.
Definitions include: to sing well.

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Definitions include: to attempt something.
Definitions include: Very hungry, same feeling of being hungry as being horny.
Definitions include: See burn a bridge.
Definitions include: to wear one's pants very low as if to drag on the ground.
Definitions include: in information science, the quality of something being locatable.
Definitions include: malfunctioning.
Definitions include: security, generally at a club, bar, or party.
Definitions include: having one or more bugs; "buggy".
Definitions include: to have one in a position with no remaining options.
Definitions include: goodbye.

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