b-boying

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Breakdancing.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In b-boying culture, a group of b-boys or b-girls who dance and battle together are referred to as a crew.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “b-boying” mean?

Breakdancing.

Is “b-boying” formal or informal?

b-boying is generally slang.