Electro

//ɪˈlɛk.tɹəʊ// noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An electrotype. countable, obsolete
  2. 2
    An electronic style of hip hop; electrofunk. uncountable
  3. 3
    Electrolysis. informal, uncountable

    "First a great big hug to Lynette for her tips on makeup, and shaving. I dressed last weekend, and at a distance my face would definitely pass. (need lots of electro to fix this though)."

Verb
  1. 1
    To electrotype. archaic

Synonyms

All synonyms
galvano-

Example

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"My son? He doesn't seem interested in classical music. I can't tell whether it's techno or electro, but he's always listening to music at a loud volume."

Etymology

Shortening.

Related phrases

electro swinghip hop

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