Phrase guide

nu metal

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌnjuːˈmɛtəl/
  • /ˌnuːˈmɛtəl/

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noun

Meaning 1

A subgenre of heavy metal music with influences from grunge and hip-hop, often featuring down-tuned guitars, rapped or shouted vocals, DJ effects, and a strong rhythmic focus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Sensational spelling of new + (heavy) metal

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Georgian: ნიუ მეტალი (niu meṭali) — heavy metal subgenre
  • Korean: 뉴메탈 (nyumetal) — heavy metal subgenre
  • Marathi: न्यू मेटल (nyū meṭal) — heavy metal subgenre