Deejay
noun
A person who plays recorded music for an audience, typically in a club or at a party.
The deejay kept the crowd dancing all night long.
Usage tips
Neutral
nightclub deejay, wedding deejay, radio deejay
verb
To act as a deejay or to play music as a deejay.
He loves to deejay at local clubs every weekend.
Usage tips
Informal
deejaying techniques, deejaying parties, deejaying events
noun
A person who plays recorded music for an audience, typically in a club or at a party.
The deejay kept the crowd dancing all night long.
Usage tips
Neutral
nightclub deejay, wedding deejay, radio deejay
verb
To act as a deejay or to play music as a deejay.
He loves to deejay at local clubs every weekend.
Usage tips
Informal
deejaying techniques, deejaying parties, deejaying events
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding where a deejay performs will help clarify their role.
A deejay is often found in parties or clubs.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
The term can also imply personality, as a good deejay engages with the crowd.
Not all deejays only play music; some create unique mixes.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
In casual settings, 'deejay' is widely accepted, but 'DJ' may be more common in informal discussions.
In formal contexts, using 'deejay' may be appreciated.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding where a deejay performs will help clarify their role.
A deejay is often found in parties or clubs.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
The term can also imply personality, as a good deejay engages with the crowd.
Not all deejays only play music; some create unique mixes.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
In casual settings, 'deejay' is widely accepted, but 'DJ' may be more common in informal discussions.
In formal contexts, using 'deejay' may be appreciated.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding where a deejay performs will help clarify their role.
A deejay is often found in parties or clubs.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
The term can also imply personality, as a good deejay engages with the crowd.
Not all deejays only play music; some create unique mixes.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
In casual settings, 'deejay' is widely accepted, but 'DJ' may be more common in informal discussions.
In formal contexts, using 'deejay' may be appreciated.
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