dj
word
/ˈdiˈdʒeɪ/
dee-JAY
/ˈdiːˈdʒeɪ/
dee-JAY
Definition
A DJ is a person who plays and mixes recorded music for an audience at parties, clubs, or events.
Usage & Nuances
"DJ" is short for "disc jockey." Used for both professional and amateur music mixers, it's common in informal and club contexts. Can also be used as a verb ("DJing").
Spanish: DJ - pinchadiscosPortuguese (BR): DJ - disc jockeyPortuguese (PT): DJ - disc jockeyChinese (Simplified): DJ - 唱片骑师 - 迪杰Chinese (Traditional): DJ - 唱片騎師 - 迪傑Hindi: डीजेArabic: دي جيBengali: ডিজেRussian: диджейJapanese: DJ（ディージェイ）Vietnamese: DJKorean: DJ - 디제이Turkish: DJ - disk jokeyUrdu: ڈی جےIndonesian: DJ
Example Sentences
The DJ played my favorite song at the party.
basic
My brother wants to be a DJ someday.
basic
The club hired a new DJ for Friday nights.
basic
She’s one of the most popular DJs in town.
natural
I used to DJ at college parties every weekend.
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The crowd went wild when the DJ dropped that new track.
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