What does rap mean?
Definitions for rap
ræprap
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word rap.
Princeton's WordNet
blame, rapnoun
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
"he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap"
rap, strike, tapnoun
a gentle blow
pat, rap, tapnoun
the sound made by a gentle blow
rapnoun
voluble conversation
rap, rap music, hip-hopnoun
genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged
knock, belt, rap, whack, whangverb
the act of hitting vigorously
"he gave the table a whack"
rap, knapverb
strike sharply
"rap him on the knuckles"
tap, rap, knock, pinkverb
make light, repeated taps on a surface
"he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"
rapverb
perform rap music
rapverb
talk volubly
GCIDE
Rapverb
To engage in a discussion, converse.
Rapverb
(ca. 1985) to perform a type of rhythmic talking, often with accompanying rhythm instruments. It is considered by some as a type of music; see rap music.
Rapnoun
conversation; also, rapping.
Rapnoun
(ca. 1985) a type of rhythmic talking, often with accompanying rhythm instruments; rap music.
Wiktionary
rapnoun
A sharp blow with something hard.
The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler.
rapnoun
Blame (for something).
You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.
rapnoun
A casual talk
rapnoun
Rap music.
rapnoun
A song, verse, or instance of singing in the style of rap music.
rapnoun
Any of the tokens that passed current for a halfpenny in Ireland in the early part of the eighteenth century; thus, any coin of trifling value.
rapverb
To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.
rapverb
To speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music.
rapverb
To talk casually.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Rapnoun
A quick smart blow.
Etymology: from the verb.
How comest thou to go with thy arm tied up? has old Lewis given thee a rap over thy fingers ends? Arbuthnot.
To Rapverb
Etymology: from rapio extra se, Lat.
These are speeches of men, not comforted with the hope of that they desire, but rapped with admiration at the view of enjoyed bliss. Richard Hooker.
Beholding the face of God, in admiration of so great excellency, they all adore him; and being rapt with the love of his beauty, they cleave inseparably for ever unto him. Hook.
What, thus raps you? are you well? William Shakespeare.
The government I cast upon my brother,
And to my state grew stranger, being transported
And rapt in secret studies. William Shakespeare.You’re rapt in some work, some dedication
To the great lord. William Shakespeare, Timon of Athens.I’m rapt with joy to see my Marcia’s tears. Joseph Addison, Cato.
It is impossible duly to consider these things, without being rapt into admiration of the infinite wisdom of the divine architect. George Cheyne, Philosophical Principles.
Rapt into future times, the bard begun,
A virgin shall conceive, a virgin bear a son! Alexander Pope.Let heav’n seize it, all at once ’tis fir’d,
Not touch’d, but rapt; not waken’d, but inspir’d. Alexander Pope.He leaves the welkin way most beaten plain,
And rapt with whirling wheels, inflames the skyen,
With fire not made to burn, but fairly for to shyne. F. Q.Underneath a bright sea flow’d
Of jasper, or of liquid pearl, whereon
Who after came from earth, sailing arriv’d
Wafted by angels, or flew o’er the lake
Rap’d in a chariot drawn by fiery steeds. John Milton.Standing on earth, not rapt above the pole. John Milton.
To Rapverb
To strike with a quick smart blow.
Etymology: hræppan ,Saxon.
Knock me at this gate
And rap me well, or I’ll knock your knave’s pate. William Shakespeare.With one great peal they rap the door,
Like footmen on a visiting day. Matthew Prior.He was provoked in the spirit of magistracy, upon discovering a judge, who rapped out a great oath at his footman. Addison.
ChatGPT
rap
Rap, often associated with hip-hop music, is a spoken or chanted form of vocal delivery that incorporates rhymes and rhythmic speech. It's typically combined with backing beats and sometimes accompanied with musical instrument. It is both a performance and a cultural movement encompassing various styles and themes.
Webster Dictionary
Rapnoun
a lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn
Rapverb
to strike with a quick, sharp blow; to knock; as, to rap on the door
Rapverb
to strike with a quick blow; to knock on
Rapverb
to free (a pattern) in a mold by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal
Rapnoun
a quick, smart blow; a knock
Rap
to snatch away; to seize and hurry off
Rap
to hasten
Rap
to seize and bear away, as the mind or thoughts; to transport out of one's self; to affect with ecstasy or rapture; as, rapt into admiration
Rap
to exchange; to truck
Rapnoun
a popular name for any of the tokens that passed current for a half-penny in Ireland in the early part of the eighteenth century; any coin of trifling value
Etymology: [Perhaps contr. fr. raparee.]
Wikidata
Rap
"Rap" is an album by Explicit Samourai. For the musical style, please see Rap music (/en/rap_music).
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Rap
rap, n. a sharp blow: a knock, or a sound made by knocking: a counterfeit coin current in Ireland for a halfpenny in the time of George I.—hence, 'Not worth a rap.'—v.t. and v.i. to strike with a quick blow: to knock: to utter sharply, as to rap out a lie: to swear falsely:—pr.p. rap′ping; pa.t. and pa.p. rapped.—n. Rap′per, one who raps: a door-knocker. [Scand., as Dan. rap; imit.]
Rap
rap, v.t. to seize and carry off: to transport out of one's self: to affect with rapture:—pr.p. rap′ping; pa.p. rapped or rapt. [Scand., as Ice. hrapa, to rush headlong, cog. with Ger. raffen, to snatch.]
Rap Dictionary
rapverb
To rap, rhythmic talklike singing. "Some sing it or rap it" -- Public Enemy (Prophets Of Rage)
Editors Contribution
rapverb
The Sun God and principle deity of advanced placement. Broadcasting real or fake entertainment.
Rap is the mirror of someone's definition to their identification of being around daily.
Etymology: Soul Testimony
Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 12, 2024
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rap in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of rap in a Sentence
It has been made public that he has a rap sheet with a laundry list of citations, including multiple failures to appear in court in Tennessee, we expect our judges to respect the law, not disregard it. If Andre Mathis ' thought Andre Mathis ' was above the law before, imagine how Andre Mathis ''ll conduct Andre Mathis ' if Andre Mathis ''s confirmed.
They that will not be counseled, cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason she will rap you on the knuckles.
Like everyone else, I’m hugely impressed by how far he’s come as an actor, this was a rap artist from Philly who's now a mammoth star. But he’s always had a tremendous amount of personal magneticsm. Somebody once said on set that he had an Elvis vibe. I’ve never met Elvis, but he certainly has this very attractive quality. He’s a guy you want to spend time with and hear what he has to say. And when you’re a superstar, there’s an impulse to share everything with us. That’s very risky. But it also demonstrates personal freedom that, I think, we all aspire to. But even then, he demonstrated pure talent, humor, skill and inventiveness. He’s pretty irresistible.
I have seen a lot of changes in the youths over the past year, like with the rap song and the hashtag, which indicate how much they value their rights and liberties, when the polls roll around, the young and especially the new voters will turn up in high numbers.
Whether we like country or rap or rock, music helps us share ourselves, our dignity and sorrows, our hopes and joys, it allows us to hear one another, to invite each other in.
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