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   rap

   /rap/

   verb

   • 1. strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention: "he stood up and rapped the table" Similar hitstrikebangthumpknockinformal:whackthwackbashwallopliterary:smite
   • ▪ strike (something) several times against a hard surface: "she rapped her stick on the floor" Similar knocktapbanghammerbatterpound
   • ▪ strike sharply with a stick or similar implement: "she rapped my fingers with a ruler"
   • ▪ criticize severely: informal "certain banks are to be rapped for delaying interest rate cuts" Similar rebukereprimandreproachscoldadmonishreproveremonstrate withchastisechideupbraidberatetake to taskpull upcastigatelambastread someone the Riot Actgive someone a piece of one's mindhaul over the coalscriticizecensureinformal:tell offgive someone a talking-togive someone a telling-offdress downgive someone a dressing-downgive someone an earfulgive someone a roastinggive someone a rocketrap over the knucklesslap someone's wristlet someone have itbawl outgive someone hellcome down onblow uppitch intolay intolace intogive someone a caningslap downblastragkeelhaultick offhave a go atcarpetmonstergive someone a mouthfultear someone off a stripgive someone what forgive someone a rollickingwiggive someone a wigginggive someone a rowrowchew outream outvulgar slang:bollockgive someone a bollockingtear someone a new arseholerip someone a new arseholechew someone's assream someone's asstear someone a new assholerip someone a new assholedated:call downrategive someone a ratingtrimrare:reprehendobjurgateOpposite praisecomplimentcommend
   • ▪ say sharply or suddenly: "the ambassador rapped out an order"
   • 2. perform rap music: "he raps under the name of Mr T"
   • 3. talk or chat in an easy and familiar manner: informal North American "we could be here all night rapping about the finer points of spiritualism"

   noun

   • 1. a quick, sharp knock or blow: "there was a confident rap at the door" Similar blowhitknockbangcrackthumpinformal:whackthwackbashwallopknockknockingtapbangbanginghammeringbatteringpoundingrat-tat
   • ▪ a sharp criticism: informal "social services were smarting from an Ombudsman's rap"
   • 2. a type of popular music of US black origin in which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing: "the label specializes in rap and modern soul"
   • ▪ a piece of rap, or the words themselves: "the track's a surprisingly lyrical rap"
   • 3. a lengthy or impromptu conversation: informal North American "dropping in after work for a rap over a beer"
   • 4. a criminal charge, especially of a specified kind: informal North American "he's just been acquitted on a murder rap"
   • 5. a person's reputation, typically a bad one: informal North American "why should drag queens get a bad rap?"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the senses ‘severe blow with a weapon’ and ‘deliver a heavy blow’): probably imitative and of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish rappa ‘beat, drub’, also with clap1 and flap.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRAP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Rap is a type of music with a strong rhythm and spoken words, or a slang term for a crime, punishment, or judgment. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of rap with examples and translations.

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     RAP meaning: 1. a type of popular music with a strong rhythm...

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   • Rap: French Translation

     RAP translate: rap [masculine], coup [masculine] sec,...

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     rap translate: bir ritim eşliğinde sözcüklerin söylenmesiyle...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rapRap Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rap, from a sharp blow or knock to a type of music of African American origin. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of rap.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRAP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rap in British and American English. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, examples, and related terms for rap.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RappingRapping - Wikipedia

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   Rapping (also rhyming, flowing, spitting, [1] emceeing[2] or MCing[2][3]) is an artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates " rhyme, rhythmic speech, and [commonly] street vernacular ". [4] It is usually performed over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. [4]

7. www.britannica.com › art › rapRap | History, Artists, & Facts | Britannica

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   Aug 8, 2024 · Rap is a musical style that uses rhythmic and/or rhyming speech over hip-hop music, a cultural movement that includes deejaying, graffiti, and break dancing. Learn about the origins, elements, and stars of rap and hip-hop from Britannica's editors and writers.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrap noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   (informal) (to give somebody/receive) strong criticism for something. We got a rap over the knuckles for being late. take the rap (for somebody/something) (informal) to be blamed or punished, especially for something you have not done synonym blame. She was prepared to take the rap for the shoplifting, though it had been her sister's idea.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › rapRap - definition of rap by The Free Dictionary

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   Rap has multiple meanings, such as a knock, a criticism, a conversation, or a form of music. Learn the origin, synonyms, idioms, and examples of rap from various sources.