808

proper noun

The state of Hawaii.

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fart 808
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Meanings

proper nounthe 808
  1. informalThe state of Hawaii.
noun808 (plural 808s)

plural 808s

  1. informalA Roland TR-808 drum machine.
  2. A synthesized drum or bass sound that emulates the sound of a Roland TR-808.
    1. informaldancingA bassline or sub-bassline, or the sound used for such.

      He too is filling the pocket, darting in the space between the 808 and the glittering melody, closing the distance with his short lines and ad libs.

      2021, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Open Water, Viking, page 129

      Synonyms: fart 808

    2. humorousinformalTikTok slangEssentially a crashout.

      Synonyms: fart 808

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA bassline or sub-bassline, or the sound used for such.

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fart 808

nounEssentially a crashout.

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fart 808
Also see
sub-bassline

Origin

After the 808 area code.

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Cite this entry
APA

808. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/808

MLA

“808.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/808. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “808,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/808.

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