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skiffle

/skɪfl/ noun · British & US
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What does skiffle mean?

noun

A type of informal music, typically played on homemade instruments, popular in the UK in the 1950s. A skiffle band is a group of musicians playing this type of music.

Example

"The skiffle band played a lively set at the local pub, entertaining the crowd with their homemade instruments."

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