Definitions

1. noun

a style of jazz music characterized by fast tempo, improvisation, and complex harmonies

“The bebop musicians’ innovative techniques revolutionized the jazz scene.”

2. verb

to improvise or play in a bebop style

“The young jazz pianist learned to bebop with ease.”

3. verb

to talk or write in a lively, informal, or slangy manner

“The comedian bebops with his witty one-liners.”