noun

deejay

DEED-zhay

Deejay (noun) means a disc jockey — someone who plays and mixes recorded music for an audience. Example: “The wedding hired a deejay instead of a live band.”

noun

A disc jockey — someone who plays and mixes recorded music for an audience.

"The wedding hired a deejay instead of a live band."

verb

To work as a disc jockey, playing music for an audience.

"He's been deejaying at local clubs since he was eighteen."

How to use deejay

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal spelling of "DJ" — someone who plays music, or the act of doing so.

When to use it

Informal; "DJ" is the more common written form.

Common pairings

deejay a party club deejay

Word forms

deejayed past tense, deejays plural, deejays singular

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Etymology

A spelled-out pronunciation of the abbreviation "DJ."

Rhymes for deejay

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Frequently asked questions

What does “deejay” mean?

The word “deejay” means a disc jockey — someone who plays and mixes recorded music for an audience. In plain terms, an informal spelling of "DJ" — someone who plays music, or the act of doing so.

How do you pronounce “deejay”?

“Deejay” is pronounced DEED-zhay (/ˈdiːdʒeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “deejay” in a sentence?

Here is “deejay” used in a sentence: “The wedding hired a deejay instead of a live band.”

What part of speech is “deejay”?

Depending on how it is used, “deejay” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “deejay” have?

“Deejay” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a disc jockey — someone who plays and mixes recorded music for an audience.