Music
plur
What does plur mean?
Loosely, the act of looking out for strangers at a festival — sharing, checking in, no judgment.
"Lost my friends but ten people PLUR'd me to the medic tent, no questions asked."
Origin
Coined in the early-90s US rave scene; widely credited to DJ Frankie Bones, who told a Brooklyn crowd that if they couldn't show peace, love and respect they should leave. 'Unity' was added later.
Frequently asked questions
What does PLUR mean in rave slang?
It stands for Peace, Love, Unity, Respect — the values ravers use to describe how everyone should treat each other on the dancefloor.
Is PLUR still used today?
Yes, though some older ravers say it's been watered down. It's still common as a sign-off and a guiding idea at EDM festivals.
Where did PLUR come from?
It traces to the early-90s American rave scene and is often credited to DJ Frankie Bones.
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