Definitions for rap
ræprap

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. blame, rapnoun

   a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

   "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap"

2. rap, strike, tapnoun

   a gentle blow

3. pat, rap, tapnoun

   the sound made by a gentle blow

4. rapnoun

   voluble conversation

5. 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

6. knock, belt, rap, whack, whangverb

   the act of hitting vigorously

   "he gave the table a whack"

7. rap, knapverb

   strike sharply

   "rap him on the knuckles"

8. tap, rap, knock, pinkverb

   make light, repeated taps on a surface

   "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"

9. rapverb

   perform rap music

10. rapverb

    talk volubly

GCIDERate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Rapverb

   To engage in a discussion, converse.

2. 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.

3. Rapnoun

   conversation; also, rapping.

4. Rapnoun

   (ca. 1985) a type of rhythmic talking, often with accompanying rhythm instruments; rap music.

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. rapnoun

   A sharp blow with something hard.

   The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler.

2. rapnoun

   Blame (for something).

   You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.

3. rapnoun

   A casual talk

4. rapnoun

   Rap music.

5. rapnoun

   A song, verse, or instance of singing in the style of rap music.

6. 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.

7. rapverb

   To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.

8. rapverb

   To speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music.

9. rapverb

   To talk casually.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. 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.

2. To Rapverb

   Etymology: from rapio extra se, Lat.

   1. To affect with rapture; to strike with extasy; to hurry out of himself.

   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.

   2. To snatch away.

   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.

3. 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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Rapnoun

   a lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn

2. Rapverb

   to strike with a quick, sharp blow; to knock; as, to rap on the door

3. Rapverb

   to strike with a quick blow; to knock on

4. Rapverb

   to free (a pattern) in a mold by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal

5. Rapnoun

   a quick, smart blow; a knock

6. Rap

   to snatch away; to seize and hurry off

7. Rap

   to hasten

8. 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

9. Rap

   to exchange; to truck

10. 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

11. Etymology: [Perhaps contr. fr. raparee.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Rap

   "Rap" is an album by Explicit Samourai. For the musical style, please see Rap music (/en/rap_music).

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. 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.]

2. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. rapverb

   To rap, rhythmic talklike singing. "Some sing it or rap it" -- Public Enemy (Prophets Of Rage)

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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1. RAP

   What does RAP stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the RAP acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Blow
   • Conversation
   • Music
   • Perform
   • Reproach
   • Sound
   • Talk

Anagrams for rap »

1. APR

2. Apr.

3. apr

4. ARP

5. arp

6. PAR

7. Par

8. par

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rap in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of rap in a Sentence

1. Peter Hartley:

   He’d been on dope a lot, he’s got a rap sheet about this thick.

2. Leonardo Trasande:

   These chemicals have a rap sheet, and the fact of the matter is that when you look at the entire body of evidence, it provides a haunting pattern of concern.

3. Julia Zumpano:

   It's given a bad rap as being high in sugar.

4. Jermaine Cole:

   When I really, really fell in love with rap, it was a matter of like sport. I started realizing the parallels between rapping for me and basketball, i got ta operate at a high skill level and the only way you're going to operate at a high skill level is putting in the hours.

5. Bob Seger:

   You're not going to hear me do a rap song, you're not going to hear me do a jazz song. We have to be true to our roots, do what we do, and try to do it a little better each time.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rap
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=rap
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rap
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=rap
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rap
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=rap
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rap