noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/skwiː/
[skwiː]
rhymes with -iː
homophone: squee
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noun
Meaning 1
A musical style combining simple synth or chiptune leads and basslines with rhythms from funk, rhythm and blues or soul music.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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History
Etymology
Perhaps imitative. Said by Swedish DJ Daniel Savio to derive from squeeze, since the genre involves squeezing impressive results from simple electronic equipment.