Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hamster style

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.30 in modern English

Syllables: ham-ster style
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A method used by turntablists whereby the configuration of the crossfader is reversed, so that the right turntable is on the left end of the crossfader and vice versa.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In the standard DJ style, when the fader is on the right, the right turntable is the only one producing sound, and vice versa (the other option is hamster style, which is the opposite—when the fader slides to one side, that turntable's sound cuts out)."

Etymology

Coined by DJ Quest in reference to the group Bullet Proof Scratch Hamsters, of which he was a member.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does hamster style mean?: A method used by turntablists whereby the configuration of the crossfader is reversed, so that the right turntable is on the left end of the crossfader and vice versa.
Where does hamster style come from?: Coined by DJ Quest in reference to the group Bullet Proof Scratch Hamsters, of which he was a member.

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