14 definitions by hyperexcel

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 18, 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 18, 2003

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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2003

muffinhead

slang used by ravers to indicate an attendant at a party who either does not want to be at the rave, gives such impression, or who simply does not belong at one

This party is really biting; nothing but muffinheads everywhere asking where the bathroom is

by hyperexcel June 18, 2003

plur

n. The lifestyle concept of Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect. Originated in a speech by NYC DJ Frankie Bones early in the history of raves, it's undefined dogma of comraderie for all humanity has been adopted by many ravers as an attempted lifestyle.

We as a community need to observe PLUR in our everyday lives; the reason we love the people around us is because we all love the music, and so we should try to reach beyond that and embrace our fellow man.

by hyperexcel June 18, 2003