Meaning & Definition of word "Rap"
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Rap
/ræp/
noun:
- 1. A quick, sharp knock or hit.
- Example: I heard a rap at the window and looked to see who it was.
- 2. A genre of music characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech.
- Example: He loves to listen to rap and often attends concerts.
- 3. A conversation or discussion, often informal.
- Example: We had a rap about our plans for the weekend.
verb:
- 1. To strike or knock sharply.
- Example: She gave the door a quick rap before entering.
- 2. To speak or talk informally or in a casual manner.
- Example: They used to rap for hours about their favorite music.
Etymology
Origin unclear, possibly from the slang 'rap' meaning 'to strike or knock'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rap sheet:
A list of someone's criminal offenses.
to rap on:
To knock lightly on something.
to rap about:
To discuss or chat informally.
Related Words
hip-hop:
A cultural movement incorporating rap music.
rhyme:
A correspondence of sound between words, often used in rap.
beat:
The rhythmic unit of music in which rap is performed.
Slang Meanings of rap
Meaning: To speak casually or informally.
Example Sentence: We were just rapping about life over coffee.
Meaning: To perform a rap song.
Example Sentence: He's going to rap at the open mic night.