"trancey" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more trancey [comparative], most trancey [superlative]
Etymology: trance + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|trance|y}} trance + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} trancey (comparative more trancey, superlative most trancey)
  1. (informal) Trancelike. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-trancey-en-adj-mNgT12Nv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -y: 57 43
  2. (informal, music) Resembling or pertaining to trance music, i.e. immersively melodic with a strong electronic dance beat. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-trancey-en-adj-I2iv9ftU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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