biting

created by Methrin
(idea) by j-dog (5.4 d) (print)   (I like it!) Thu Jul 06 2000 at 12:21:26
A hip-hop subculture expression, meaning stealing another MC:s rhyme. One of the most derogatory remarks in hip-hop lingo.

This expression has widened to the electronic music scene, and means stealing a sample or a sound from another producer without A: disclaiming it, or B: "progressing" the music, I.E. making something new out of it.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:09:18

Bit"ing (?), a.

That bites; sharp; cutting; sarcastic; caustic.

"A biting affliction." "A biting jest."

Shak.

 

© Webster 1913.

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