Gabber: meaning, definitions and examples

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gabber

 

[ ˈɡæbər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

A style of electronic music characterized by a fast tempo, distorted kick drum, and aggressive themes.

Examples of usage

  • He's a big fan of gabber music.
  • The party featured a lot of gabber tracks.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person who is a fan of or actively participates in the gabber music scene.

Examples of usage

  • She's a well-known gabber in the underground music community.
  • The club is full of gabbers tonight.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To talk rapidly and excitedly, often in a loud and incomprehensible manner.

Synonyms

babble, chatter

Examples of usage

  • He tends to gabber when he's nervous.
  • She gabbered on about her new job for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "gabber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gabber

🇮🇳 गैबर

🇩🇪 Schwätzer

🇮🇩 pengobrol

🇺🇦 балакун

🇵🇱 gaduła

🇯🇵 おしゃべり

🇫🇷 bavard

🇪🇸 charlatán

🇹🇷 geveze

🇰🇷 수다쟁이

🇸🇦 ثرثار

🇨🇿 kecal

🇸🇰 táraj

🇨🇳 话匣子

🇸🇮 klepetulja

🇮🇸 masari

🇰🇿 сөйлегіш

🇬🇪 მეტყველება

🇦🇿 çox danışan

🇲🇽 charlatán

Etymology

The term 'gabber' originated in the Netherlands in the early 1990s, where it became associated with a subculture of hardcore techno music fans. The music style was characterized by its high tempo and aggressive sound, appealing to a dedicated fanbase. Over time, the term also came to refer to individuals within this subculture, often recognized by their distinctive fashion choices and dedication to the music scene. The verb form of 'gabber' likely evolved from the informal use of the term to describe rapid and excited speech.

See also: gab, gabble, gabby.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,092, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.