rap

/ræp/

Definitions

1. noun

A style of music characterized by rhythmic speech and lyrical flow, often with a strong beat and rhythmic rhymes.

“The concert was a fusion of hip-hop and rap music.”

2. verb

To criticize or express disapproval of someone or something, often in a forceful or harsh manner.

“The politician was rapped for her handling of the economic crisis.”

3. verb

To strike or hit something with a sudden, sharp motion.

“The baseball player rapped the ball out of the field.”

4. verb

To talk or speak in a casual, conversational style, often in a rhythmic or lyrical manner.

“He rapped about his experiences on the streets.”

5. verb

To decorate or ornament something with a rap or a hit, often in a figurative sense.

“The artist rapped the paint onto the canvas.”

Synonyms

  • beat
  • hip-hop
  • rap music
  • rhyme

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness