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)
Terms with rap included in their meaning
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rap music
improvised rapping during a performance
music
improvise lyrics in rap music
culture
cultural movement including rap music, DJing, break dancing, and graffiti
music
rap or deliver verses with intensity
rap fusion
genre combining electronic sounds with hip hop
acr: Young Stoner Life
music label known for hip hop and rap artists
hip hop
well-constructed rap lyrics
music
rap or utter in hip-hop
rap music
the ability to rap skillfully to a beat
music
type of extemporaneous narrative poem or rap
music
perform extemporaneous narrative poem or rap
music
rapper in the context of rap music
music
style of rap music associated with urban street gangs
genre
rock music mixing metal with rap, hip-hop, or other styles
music
group of musicians who make rap music
music
person who performs rap music
music
spoken or performed in rap style
hip hop culture
rap style with socially aware, Afrocentric and political themes
music
related to the musical style of rap
music
person who performs gangsta rap music
street gangs
rap style focusing on street gang life and violence
alternative rap
rapper who avoids mainstream and focuses on lyrics or social issues
music
difficulty in writing rap lyrics
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.
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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, ...
Definition of RAP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Rhythm And PoetryRare music style mixing spoken words and beatsRare
- RAP is popular among young people.
- He listens to RAP while jogging.
- RAP artists performed at the festival.
Origin of RAP
American slang (rapid-fire speech)
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