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rock-'n'-roll

rock-'n'-roll (rock-and-roll)

 
pronunciation:
rak n rol
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: a form of popular music derived from rhythm-and-blues, with a strongly accented beat and usu. played on electronically amplified instruments, esp. guitars; rock.
similar words:
rock
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: rock-'n'-rolls, rock-'n'-rolling, rock-'n'-rolled
definition: to listen to, dance to, or play rock-'n'-roll.
derivation: rock-'n'-roller (n.)