reggaefiedadj.
/ˈrɛɡeɪfʌɪd/, U.S. /ˈrɛɡeɪˌfaɪd/ Influenced by, suggestive of, or arranged as reggae music.
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heavy1937
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rockish1955
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reggaefied1976
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1976 New Musical Express 8 May 17/5 By way of favourable contrast ‘Haitian Divorce’ is a monster from the jerky reggaefied beat to the very funny lyrics.
1995 Mixmag May 118/4 It's reggaefied rock ‘n’ roll courtesy of Sly & Robbie and if it doesn't go to Number One I'll eat my Kangol!
2005 Time Out N.Y. 24 Nov. 172/1 Flutist Chip Shelton's recent live album..ranges from straight-up swinging takes on ‘Well You Needn't’ and ‘Impressions’ to a sinuous, reggaefied ‘Green Dolphin Street’.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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