break

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Meaning · English

To B-boy; to breakdance.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Let the poppers pop and the breakers break / We're cool, cool cats, it's like that

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 “break” mean?

To B-boy; to breakdance.

Is “break” formal or informal?

break is generally slang.