ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Rapping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Rapping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of rap.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of rap.

More Meanings

  1. The sound of a rap or knock.
  2. (music) Musical speech accompanied by a rhythm, most commonly as part of hip-hop music.
  3. (colloquial, dated) Remarkably large; whopping.

Example Sentences

During the séance, we heard mysterious rappings on the table.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include knocking, hitting, knock, nock, wrap, rattle.

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