1rap1 (ræp
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Definitions
verb
Word forms: raps, rapping, rapped
- to strike (a fist, stick, etc) against (something) with a sharp quick blow; knock ⇒
he rapped at the door
- (intr) to make a sharp loud sound, esp by knocking
- (tr) to rebuke or criticize sharply
- (tr) foll by out to put (forth) in sharp rapid speech; utter in an abrupt fashion ⇒
to rap out orders
- (intr) slang to talk, esp volubly
- (intr) to perform a rhythmic monologue with a musical backing
- See rap over the knuckles
noun
- a sharp quick blow or the sound produced by such a blow
- a sharp rebuke or criticism
- slang voluble talk; chatter ⇒
stop your rap
- a fast, rhythmic monologue over a prerecorded instrumental track
- ((as modifier) ⇒
rap music
- slang a legal charge or case
- See beat the rap
- See take the rap
Alternative Forms
ˈrapping nounWord Origin
C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish rappa to beat2rap2 (ræp)
Definitions
noun
- (used with a negative) the least amount (esp in the phrase not to care a rap)
Word Origin
C18: probably from ropaire counterfeit coin formerly current in Ireland3rap3 (ræp)
Definitions
verb noun
- Australian informal a variant spelling of wrap (sense 8) , wrap (sense 14)
Usage examples
There was a peremptory rap on the door; not the sort of knock made by either Joan or Kenny.
, JUST BETWEEN US (2002)Forget rap lyrics rap video games are where the real violence is.
Maxim (2004)The DVD includes a segment on the rap battles, with Eminem showing his stuff to extras from the club scenes.
Globe and Mail (2003)I wouldn't say he's familiar with Boogie Down Productions and Chuck D (of militant rap group Public Enemy).
Belfast Telegraph (2003)3. Chemicals This is where mankind needs a sharp rap on the knuckles.
, Protection for Life (1989)