Gabber
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæb.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gabber is a noun meaning One who is addicted to idle talk.
Meaning
One who is addicted to idle talk.
More Meanings
- (US, dated) A radio commentator or disc jockey.
- (uncountable, music) A subgenre of hardcore techno characterised by an intense, distorted kick sound and controversial lyrics or samples.
- (countable) A fan of this music, usually dressed in a tracksuit, often with a completely shaved head (or partially for women), seen primarily in the 1990s.
- (obsolete) A liar; a deceiver.
Example Sentences
The gabbers’ job today, and in the future, is to sneak up on the listening prospect and sell before he knows it.
This, in turn, birthed all kinds of mainly regional variations that have lasted from the 90s to today, most notably gabber—a relentless mix of superfast BPMS, distorted kickdrums and roared vocals that evoked the distilled nihilism of Rotterdam skinheads.
Word Forms
- gabbers
- gabba
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include windbag, gagger, blabbermouth, gibberer, fibber, garbler.
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