rap Meaning & Definition
What Does Rap Mean?
As a symbol, rap means ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Rapa Nui. As a noun, it means A sharp blow with something hard. As a verb, it means To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.
Rap at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹæp/ |
| Synonyms | strike, pat and pink |
| Plural | raps |
| Verb forms | raps, rapping, rapped |
Rap Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Rapa Nui.
Rap as a Noun
- A sharp blow with something hard.
- The blame for something, a reprimand, censure, or a legal sentence to serve in prison
You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.
- A casual talk.
- Rap music.
They like listening to rap.
- A song, verse, or instance of singing in the style of rap music.
- An appraisal.
a good/great/bad rap
- A positive appraisal; a recommendation.
He gave the novel quite a rap.
Rap as a Verb
- To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.
- To strike with a quick blow; to knock on.
- To free (a pattern) in a mould by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal.
- To utter quickly and sharply.
The sergeant rapped out a word of command to the troops.
- To speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music.
He started to rap after listening to Tupac.
- To talk casually; to engage in conversation.
Noun
- A lea or skein of yarn that forms the standard length taken from the reel, 80 yards of worsted or 120 yards of silk or cotton.
Noun
- Any of the tokens that passed current for a halfpenny in Ireland in the early part of the eighteenth century; any coin of trifling value.
- A whit; a jot.
I don't care a rap.
Verb
- To seize and carry off.
- To transport out of oneself; to affect with rapture.
Noun
- Acronym of record of arrest and prosecution.
- A charge, whether or not it results in a conviction.
Verb
- to rappel
Noun
- Blame for something.
You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.
Noun
- A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.
Synonyms of Rap
Rap synonyms and antonyms →Rap in a Sentence
You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.
They like listening to rap.
a good/great/bad rap
He gave the novel quite a rap.
The sergeant rapped out a word of command to the troops.
He started to rap after listening to Tupac.
He rapped a song to his girlfriend.
I don't care a rap.
That's not worth a rap.
The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler.
Word Forms & Grammar
rap (countable and uncountable, plural raps)
rap (third-person singular simple present raps, present participle rapping, simple past and past participle rapped)
rap (plural raps)
rap (third-person singular simple present raps, present participle rapping, simple past and past participle rapped or rapt)
Words That Rhyme With Rap
Origin of Rap
Origin 1: From Middle English rap, rappe, of North Germanic origin, related to Norwegian rapp (“a blow, strike, lash”), Swedish rapp (“a blow, lash, crack”), Danish rap (“a tap, smart, blow”). Compare Old English hreppan (“to touch, treat”). More at rape.
Origin 2: From Middle English rappen, of North Germanic origin, related to Swedish rappa (“to strike, beat, rap”), German rappeln (“to rattle”).
Origin 3: Uncertain.
Origin 4: Perhaps contracted from rapparee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rap
Is rap a symbol or a noun?
Rap is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for rap?
Close synonyms of rap are strike, pat and pink. See the full list of rap synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rap?
The plural of rap is raps.
What is the past tense of rap?
The past tense of rap is rapped. The present participle is rapping.