bebop
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To walk in an easygoing, carefree way.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
beebahpSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbibɑp
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
informalintransitiveusually with a directional preposition
To walk in an easygoing, carefree manner.
intransitive
To participate in bebop jazz, such as by dancing in a way associated with the genre.
Dance the bebop
noun
music
An early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940)
music
An early form of modern jazz played by small groups and featuring driving rhythms and complex, often dissonant harmonies.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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This meaning: To walk in an easygoing, carefree manner.
Used this way, bebop is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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