808

The state of Hawaii.

Proper noun

  1. The state of Hawaii.

Origin

After the 808 area code.

Forms

the 808

Noun

  1. A Roland TR-808 drum machine.
  2. A synthesized drum or bass sound that emulates the sound of a Roland TR-808.
    • 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:

    Synonyms: fart 808

    1. (music, chiefly hip-hop) A bassline or sub-bassline, or the sound used for such.

    2. (TikTok slang, humorous) Essentially a crashout.

      Synonyms: fart 808

Forms

808s