Word: 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. Phonetic: rap Listen:
strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention. Example: he stood up and rapped the table
talk or chat in an easy and familiar manner. Example: we could be here all night rapping about spiritualism
perform rap music. Example: he raps under the name of Mr T
a quick, sharp knock or blow. Example: there was a confident rap at the door
a type of popular music of US black origin in which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing. Example: the label specializes in rap and modern soul
a lengthy or impromptu conversation. Example: dropping in after work for a rap over a beer
a criminal charge, especially of a specified kind. Example: he's just been acquitted on a murder rap
a person's reputation, typically a bad one. Example: why should drag queens get a bad rap?
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