psychobilly

noun

psy·​cho·​bil·​ly

ˈsī(ˌ)kōˌbilē

plural -es

: music that blends punk rock and rockabilly

Word History

Etymology

psycho entry 2 + rockabilly

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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