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Deejay - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

deejay

/ˈdiˌdʒeɪ/ /ˈdiːdʒeɪ/

Definition:

A person who plays recorded music for an audience, often mixing tracks creatively.

Synonyms:

DJ, disc jockey, mixer, turntablist

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

audience, listener

Common Collocations:

club deejay, radio deejay, wedding deejay, deejay booth, deejay set

Derivatives:

deejaying, deejayed

Usage Tips:

Use "deejay" as a noun for the person or a verb for the action of mixing music professionally.

Common Phrases:

spin like a deejay, drop the beat, on the decks

Etymology:

Shortened from "disc jockey," originating in the 1930s from radio hosts playing phonograph records.

Examples:

  • 1. The deejay played my favorite song at the party last night.
  • 2. She wants to become a professional deejay and travel the world.
  • 3. Can you deejay at our school dance next week?
  • 4. The crowd cheered as the deejay mixed two popular tracks seamlessly.

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