rinse

rinse
Verb. 1. To overdo, overplay. E.g."It may be a classic but that tune's been rinsed, play something new will you?" Orig W.I./Black use
2. As rinse it, to go for it, to enjoy, to party.
3. Of a D.J., to rinse or rinse out, may mean to play a good set. E.g."Magnus' set at the club was rinsed out last night" Orig W.I./Black use
* A term heard within the black originated music scene of the UK, such as 'jungle'; seems to have multiple but contradictory meanings and uses, many of which are not yet listed. (Apologies for the lack of clarity offered with this word and any definition errors; advice on use and meanings welcome Ed/Author)

English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.

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Synonyms:
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