hyperexcel's definitions

Rave

1) n. any gathering of people centered around listening to and dancing to electronic music, as played by a set of live djs. Originated in 1989 in the UK as underground, often illegal gatherings in abandoned warehouses. Often characterized by the positive, psychedelic atmosphere, influnced often (but not always) by drugs and casual sex.

2) v. to dance in a style characteristic of dancers at raves, synonymous with fluid, liquid

1) There is this awesome rave tomorrow night in a warehouse downtown; all these famous djs will be playing

2) Some clubbers don't like it when I rave to hip-hop music ;-)

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

Etard

n. an inexperienced or irresponsible abuser of ecstasy (3,4-MDMA)

If it weren't for etards, the rave scene would have such a better reputation outside.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

wheels of steel

n. turntables, often specifically (but not necessarily) Technics SL1200 series turntables, noted for their steel platters

This is DJ Hyper manning the wheels of steel tonight.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

shards

n. slang for crystal methamphetamine, a highly addictive and muscle-deteriorating drug usually snorted into the nose in crystalline "shards"

My friend did shards for a couple months, then spent over a year in rehab. Lesson here: don't do 'em.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

junglist

an attendant at a rave typically characterized as a fan of drum n' bass, hard techno, and jungle. Also characterized by a seemingly distant, confrontational attitude and dark clothing. An antithesis of this type of raver would be the candy raver.

Hey, that junglist dude over there has been giving me dirty looks all night.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

house

n. a style of electronic music originating in the late 80's in the USA characterized by four-on-the-floor bpms between 110-140, synthesized melodies and bass lines.

DJ Gldfnger plays great house at the club down the street.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

lightshow

n. a display of lights and touches administered with glowsticks, flashing LEDs, etc. by a person to another who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, particularly ecstasy. This is done in order to enhance mental stimulation provided by the vision-altering substance.

Dude, I just gave a lightshow to that high guy, and he nearly passed out!

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003