1A person whose singing is characterized by articulation of the sound in the throat, especially to an excessive or undesirable degree. Compare throat singing. rare.
2A person who performs throat singing.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Daily Picayune (New Orleans). From throat + singer.
Definition of throat singer in US English:
throat singer
nounˈθrəʊt ˌsɪŋə
1A person whose singing is characterized by articulation of the sound in the throat, especially to an excessive or undesirable degree. Compare throat singing. rare.
2A person who performs throat singing.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Daily Picayune (New Orleans). From throat + singer.