rocksteady

noun

Etymology

From rock + steady.

  1. inherited from stæþþiġ
  2. inherited from stedy
  3. compounded as rocksteady — “rock + steady

Definitions

  1. A genre of Jamaican music somewhat slower than ska.

    • “Maelcum a rude boy, Case. Garvey Maelcum boat.” His gloved hand slapped a panel and the bass-heavy rocksteady of Zion dub came pulsing from the tug's speakers.

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