new jack
Green rookie arrival
New jack describes someone inexperienced or newly arrived to a scene, profession, or culture—a novice who hasn't yet learned the ropes: Don't listen to him, he's just a new jack.
The term emerged from hip-hop culture in the late 1980s and often carries slight condescension, implying the person lacks credibility or street knowledge.
New jack swing was a fusion of hip-hop beats with R&B.
Soulful pop genre
- hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music
- soulInnermost animating essence
- funkDepression or groove music
- GuyTraditional English masculine name
Bobby Brown · Jodeci · TLC · En Vogue · sampling · drum machine · synthesizer
Recent arrival somewhere
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- greenhornInexperienced, gullible newcomer
- upstartArrogant recent success
fresh face · neophyte · initiate · tenderfoot · newbie · fledgling · inexperienced · untested
Musically brisk
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- breakbeatSampled percussive rhythm pattern
- basslineLow-register musical foundation
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
funky · danceable · beat-driven · layered · polished · radio-friendly · bounce · swing
1990-1999
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
- BETBlack-focused cable station
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- pop chartsRanked list of hits
radio play · music video · dance moves · Hammer pants · gold chains · house party
R&B
Soulful pop genre
Guy · Bobby Brown · Jodeci · TLC · En Vogue · sampling · drum machine · synthesizer
newcomer
Recent arrival somewhere
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- greenhornInexperienced, gullible newcomer
upstart · fresh face · neophyte · initiate · tenderfoot · newbie · fledgling · inexperienced · untested · raw
uptempo
Musically brisk
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- breakbeatSampled percussive rhythm pattern
- basslineLow-register musical foundation
groove · funky · danceable · beat-driven · layered · polished · radio-friendly · bounce · swing · electronic
nineties
1990-1999
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
- BETBlack-focused cable station
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
pop charts · radio play · music video · dance moves · Hammer pants · gold chains · house party
new jackveteran
Experienced former soldier
old hand · old-timer · seasoned pro · OG · expert
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