rap

noun
UK: /ræp/
US: /ræp/

  1. A type of music with a strong rhythm and words that are spoken quickly.

    1. I like listening to rap music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new rap song has a really catchy beat and clever lyrics. [ ] [ ]

  2. Spoken words with a strong rhythm, often rhyming.

    1. He performed a short rap. [ ] [ ]
    2. The comedian included a rap in his stand-up routine to connect with the younger audience. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hip-hop knock rhyme talk criticize tap rhythm chat
rap verb

  1. To say words in a rhythmic way, often over music.

    1. He likes to rap in his free time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many artists rap about their experiences growing up in the city. [ ] [ ]

  2. To talk to someone in an informal way.

    1. Let's rap about the plan. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager wanted to rap with the team about the upcoming project deadlines. [ ] [ ]

  3. To criticize someone strongly.

    1. The media began to rap the player. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics began to rap the director's new film for its confusing storyline. [ ] [ ]
rap intransitive-verb

  1. To knock sharply and quickly.

    1. I heard a rap at the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was a sudden rap on the window that startled everyone inside. [ ] [ ]
rap transitive-verb

  1. To hit a surface sharply and quickly.

    1. She rapped her knuckles on the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher rapped a ruler on the desk to get the students' attention. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rap" in English means: A type of music with a strong rhythm and words that are spoken quickly., Spoken words with a strong rhythm, often rhyming..

The phonetic transcription of "rap" is /ræp/ in British English and /ræp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rap": hip-hop, knock, rhyme, talk, criticize, tap, rhythm, chat.

Example usage of "rap": "I like listening to rap music.". More examples on the page.