new jack swing

English

Etymology

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Noun

new jack swing (uncountable)

1. (music) A variety of swingbeat dance music combining elements of rhythm and blues, soul music, hip hop and rap. [from 1987]
2. (slang) The combination of heroin and morphine, as a recreational drug.

See also

• hip hop soul
• neo soul
• new jill swing