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Definition of rapping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musicrhythmic speech in hip-hop music
- Rapping is a key element of hip-hop culture.
2.
soundthe act of knocking or tapping
- There was a rapping at the door late at night.
Adjective
1.
sharp blowrelated to the action of striking sharply
- The rapping sound startled everyone in the room.
2.
musicrelated to the musical style of rap
- The rapping artist performed his latest hit.
Expressions with rapping
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way to talk with spirits using knocks
They believed in spirit rapping during the séance.
rapping noises on a table said to be spirit communication
The table rapping startled everyone at the seance.
Origin of rapping
English, rap (strike) + ing (action)
Terms with rapping included in their meaning
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rap music
improvised rapping during a performance
music
continuous drumming or rapping sound
genre
latin music style mixing reggae, hip-hop, and Spanish rapping
spiritualism
rapping noises on a table said to be spirit communication
Examples of rapping in a sentence
Rapping requires a good sense of rhythm and timing. She heard a rapping on the window. The rapping of the woodpecker was incessant. The rapping noise came from the window. He heard a rapping knock at the door. The rapping duo released a new album.
She enjoys the rapping beats in that song.
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- French:rap, frappant, ...
- German:Rappen, klopfend, ...
- Italian:rap, secco, ...
- Spanish:rap, rapero, ...
- Portuguese:rap, de pancada, ...
- Chinese:说唱, 敲击的, ...
- Japanese:ラップ, 叩く, ...
- Arabic:راب, طَرْق, ...
- Hebrew:רֶאַפּ, מַקִּישׁ, ...
- Russian:рэп, резкий, ...
- Ukrainian:реп, ударний, ...
- Hindi:रैप, ठक-ठक, ...
Definition of rap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musictype of music with rhythmic speaking
- She enjoys listening to rap late at night..
2.
soundssharp quick blow or sound
- She gave the door a rap.
3.
legalcharge or blame for something
- He took the rap for the mistake.
4.
- They had a good rap about their school days..
Verb
1.
striketr. hit something with a quick, sharp blowtr.
- He rapped the door with his knuckles.
2.
musictr./intr. perform lyrics rhythmically over a beattr./intr.
- She loves to rap at local events.
3.
- They rapped about the upcoming project for hours..
4.
criticismtr. Rare criticize or rebuke sharplytr. Rare
- The teacher rapped him for his late submission.
Expressions with rap
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undeserved negative reputation or criticism
The new policy got a bad rap from the media.
undeservedly unfavorable reputation or portrayal
The movie got a bum rap from critics.
give a verbal reprimand or criticism
The manager rapped knuckles for the missed deadline.
record of a person's criminal history
The officer checked his rap sheet and found multiple arrests..
escape conviction for a crime charged
He managed to beat the rap in court.
criticize or punish someone lightly
The teacher rapped his knuckles for being late.
receive unfair blame or criticism from others
He gets a bad rap for being late once.
mild reprimand or criticism
The teacher gave him a rap on the knuckles for talking in class.
mildly punish or criticize someone for a mistake
The teacher rapped his knuckles for talking in class.
accept blame or punishment for something, often to protect someone else
He decided to take the rap for the mistake to save his team from trouble.
receive unfair blame or an undeserved bad reputation
He got a bum rap for something he didn't do.
charge of committing murder
He was arrested on a murder rap last night..
engage in a casual conversation with someone
I decided to have a rap with my neighbor about the noise.
mild scolding or criticism
The teacher gave him a rap over the knuckles for being late.
group of musicians who make rap music
The rap group released a new album this week.
music genre with rhythmic and rhyming speech
Rap music has influenced many artists worldwide.
hip hop music about street and gang life, often with violent themes
Gangster rap often talks about life in tough neighborhoods.
music genre mixing country and hip-hop elements
Country rap is gaining popularity among young listeners.
music genre mixing rock and hip-hop
Linkin Park is famous for their rap rock style.
rap style with socially aware, Afrocentric and political themes
His conscious rap tackles racism and poverty in sharp verses.
escape punishment for a crime or wrongdoing
He managed to beat a rap in court.
have an official police record of past crimes
He has a rap sheet from years of petty theft.
talk informally with someone, often as friends
I like to rap with my old friends after work.
hip-hop subgenre with lyrics about urban crime
Gangsta rap emerged in the 1980s with artists like N.W.A.
Origin of rap
Latin, rapere (to seize)
Examples of rap in a sentence
He writes rap lyrics in his free time. A rap on the window startled him. He heard a rap at the back door. She got a rap for the missing funds. The rap for the accident fell on him. We had a quick rap about the project.
Their rap turned into a deep conversation. She rapped the table to get attention. The teacher rapped the board with a ruler. He can rap better than anyone in his class. They rap about social issues in their songs. They rapped about their favorite movies all night. We often rap about life over coffee. She rapped the team for their poor performance. The manager rapped the staff for the mistake.
View all translations of rap
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- French:rap, frapper, ...
- German:Rap, klopfen, ...
- Italian:rap, bussare, ...
- Spanish:música rap, golpear, ...
- Portuguese:rap, bater, ...
- Chinese:说唱, 敲, ...
- Japanese:ラップ音楽, 叩く, ...
- Arabic:راب, نَقَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:רַאַפּ, לְתוֹפֵף, ...
- Russian:рэп, постучать, ...
- Ukrainian:реп, стукати, ...
- Hindi:रैप, प्रहार करना, ...
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