noun Music Slang

Wave

/weɪv/ · noun · slang

A tune that's genuinely good — or a whole sound/aesthetic that's catching on.

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Definitions

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A song, beat, or vibe that's a vibe — 'this is a wave' means it slaps and has momentum.

“Soon as that beat dropped everyone said the same thing — this is a wave.”
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Used as an adjective, 'wavy,' for someone or something smooth, cool, and stylish.

“That whole outfit is wavy, no notes.”
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An emerging trend or scene within music, like 'the drill wave' or 'the afroswing wave.'

“He caught the afroswing wave early and blew up off it.”
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Wave In A Sentence

New single is a complete wave, been on repeat all day.
He's been riding the drill wave since 2017.
Everything that producer touches comes out wavy.

Origin & Usage

UK rap/road slang, popularised heavily by Skepta and the grime-to-drill generation. Rooted in the idea of a sound or feeling that 'washes over' a crowd.

Variants wavywhat a waveride the wave
Tags #uk#british#hip-hop#mle

People Also Ask

What does wave mean in UK slang?

It means something genuinely good and catching on — a song, a look, or a whole trend. 'That's a wave' is high praise.

What does wavy mean?

Smooth, cool, and stylish. It's the adjective form people use for clean fits and good vibes.

Is wave only about music?

No — it started musical but extends to fashion, trends, and any vibe with momentum behind it.

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