rap

/ɹˈæp/

/ˈɹæp/

[noun] [verb]

Rap

[NOUN]

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

synonyms : hip-hop

rap music

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

synonyms : blame

the act of hitting vigorously

synonyms : belt

knock

whack

whang

voluble conversation

the sound made by a gentle blow

synonyms : pat

tap

a gentle blow

synonyms : strike

tap

to rap

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

strike sharply

synonyms : knap

talk volubly

to speak or chant rhythmically and in a unique style, often accompanied by music

make light, repeated taps on a surface

synonyms : knock

pink

tap

Examples

1. I'm always taking the rap for your mistakes.

2. The company was rapped over the knuckles for broadcasting the interview.

3. His mom raps him across the knuckles and says "bad boy."

4. Mike refuses, takes the rap, and Ernie goes free.

Nearby words

raphicerus campestris

raphus cucullatus