raps Meaning & Definition
What Does Raps Mean?
As a noun, raps means plural of rap. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of rap. As a verb, it means To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.
Raps Definition (Noun)
- plural of rap
Raps as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rap
Noun
- A sharp blow with something hard.
The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler.
- Blame for something.
You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.
- A charge, whether or not it results in a conviction.
- A casual talk.
- Rap music.
- 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.
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 speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music.
He rapped a song to his girlfriend.
- To talk casually; to engage in conversation.
Noun
- A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.
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.
Synonyms of Raps
Raps synonyms and antonyms →Raps in a Sentence
The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler.
You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.
a good/great/bad rap
He gave the novel quite a rap.
He rapped a song to his girlfriend.
I don't care a rap.
Word Forms & Grammar
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