Djs

/ˈdiː dʒeɪz/ noun

Definition

disc jockeys; people who play recorded music for audiences

Etymology

Abbreviation of disc jockey, coined in 1930s from disc (record) + jockey (operator)

Kelly Says

DJs were originally called 'disc jockeys' because they 'rode' or controlled the records like jockeys ride horses - now they ride the beats instead!

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