"-step" meaning in English

See -step in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

Etymology: Derived from hardstep (“a subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel”), which emerged around 1994. Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|head=|id=}} -step, {{en-suffix}} -step
  1. (music) Denoting a genre of electronic dance music, especially one influenced by drum and bass. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Music Related terms: -core, -wave
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