"Rap" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Rap" Meaning

To rap is to perform a kind of music that involves speaking or singing in a rhythmic and rhyming style, often with a strong accent on the rhythm. It also refers to a short period of time, a rap is a brief occurrence or a quick solution.

Example: He's a great rapper, always rhyming and rapping to the beat of the music.

Alternatively, to rap means to criticize or speak strongly about something, often with a sense of disapproval.

Example: The politician rapped the government for its handling of the economy.

"Rap" Examples

rap (n.)

1. Music style characterized by rhyming speech delivered with rhythmic accompaniment, especially in African American Vernacular English and hip-hop:
- The musician is famous for his rap music that people love to dance to.

2. A chat or conversation, especially between journalists and a candidate or subject being questioned:
- The politician's interview in the national radio was a strong rap, defending himself from the allegations.

3. Insulting or denigrating speech or writing, often used to abuse or mock:
- The team faced heavy rap on social media after their recent loss.

rap (v.)

1. Talk to someone informally, especially in a friendly way:
- We rap on the phone every week, talking about our lives.

2. Give something a strong condemnation or criticism:
- The sector faced heavy rap from the opposition party in the house.
- The doctor rap him for his poor health.