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skiffle

UK/ˈskɪf.əl/ uncommon

noun

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a style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments

Origin

From or related to Scots skiffle, from skiff (whence English skiff (“light rain, snow, etc”), which see for more). Related to skift (“light dusting of snow”).

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