Rapper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹæpɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rapper is a noun meaning One who, or that which, raps or knocks.
Meaning
One who, or that which, raps or knocks.
More Meanings
- (music) A performer of rap music, or someone who raps in any form of music.
- A flexible strip of metal, 45-60cm long, with handles at each end, used for Northumbrian rapper sword dancing.
- (colloquial, dated) A bold lie; a whopper.
- (colloquial, dated) A loud oath.
- A mechanical, or later electric, signalling device formerly used in the mines of north-eastern England to signal to the engineman that the cages carrying men or coals up and down the shaft were ready to be raised or lowered.
- (obsolete, Scotland) A sword.
Example Sentences
He rose from the ghetto to become a successful rapper.
Word Forms
- rappers
- rappuh
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rap, gangsta, gangster, spirit, emcee, hitter.
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