808 en · NOUN
Etymology
After the 808 area code.
Meanings
- (informal) A Roland TR-808 drum machine.
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(informal) A synthesized drum or bass sound that emulates the sound of a Roland TR-808. ▸ A bassline or sub-bassline, or the sound used for such.
He too is filling the pocket, darting in the space between the 808 and the glittering melody, closing the distance with his short lines and ad libs.
2021, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Open Water, Viking, page 129:
- (humorous, informal, qualifier:TikTok slang) A synthesized drum or bass sound that emulates the sound of a Roland TR-808. ▸ Essentially a crashout.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 808s | Number=Plur | lexicographic |