ghetto blaster
A term popularized in the 1980s, "ghetto blaster" refers to a portable stereo system known for its loud volume and cultural association with urban and hip hop music scenes.
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Definition
B2Music Technology
(informal, slang)A portable stereo device with large speakers, often including radio and cassette or CD players, used to play music at high volumes.
Example
- He carried his ghetto blaster to the park to share his music with friends.
C1Cultural
(informal, historical)A colloquial name for a boombox, associated with 1980s urban culture and the emergence of hip hop music.
Example
- The ghetto blaster became a symbol of street music culture in the 1980s.
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