rock-\'n\'-roll

[rok-uhn-rohl]

rock-'n'-roll

[rok-uhn-rohl]
noun
1.
a style of popular music that derives in part from blues and folk music and is marked by a heavily accented beat and a simple, repetitive phrase structure.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to this music.

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Rock-'n'-roll is one of our favorite verbs.
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to spend time idly; loaf.
to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
verb (used without object)
3.
to dance to or play rock-'n'-roll.
Also, rock-and-roll, rock 'n' roll.


Origin:
1950–55; contraction of phrase rock and roll; see rock2

rock-'n'-roll·er, noun
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