Rap

/ræp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A quick, sharp knock or hit.

I heard a rap at the window and looked to see who it was.

A genre of music characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech.

He loves to listen to rap and often attends concerts.

A conversation or discussion, often informal.

We had a rap about our plans for the weekend.

verb

To strike or knock sharply.

She gave the door a quick rap before entering.

To speak or talk informally or in a casual manner.

They used to rap for hours about their favorite music.

Origin unclear, possibly from the slang 'rap' meaning 'to strike or knock'.

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.

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.

To speak casually or informally.

We were just rapping about life over coffee.

To perform a rap song.

He's going to rap at the open mic night.