rap
Third Person
raps
Present Participle
rapping
Past Tense
rapped
Past Participle
rapped
1
to hit sharply, often with a quick and forceful motion
transitive
- The teacher rapped the desk with a ruler to get the students' attention.
- The parent rapped the counter with a spoon to call the family to dinner.
- He rapped the side of the vending machine, hoping the stuck candy bar would dislodge.
- The police officer rapped the suspect's door to serve the warrant.
Synonyms:
2
to talk or chat in a relaxed, informal, and often friendly manner
- Let's sit down and rap about what's been going on lately.
- We used to sit on the porch and rap for hours about everything under the sun.
- They were rapping in the break room, laughing and sharing stories.
- We should get together sometime and rap over a cup of coffee.
- The two friends rapped about old times over a beer at the bar.
3
to speak or chant rhythmically and in a unique style, often accompanied by music
- He rapped about his experiences growing up in the inner city.
- She can really rap; her lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking.
- The artist rapped about social justice issues in his latest single.
- We gathered around the campfire, rapping about life and love.
- He's been rapping since he was a teenager, honing his skills on the streets.
4
to strike something repeatedly against a surface
- He rapped his fingers on the desk impatiently as he waited for the test results.
- The judge rapped his gavel on the bench to restore order in the courtroom.
- She rapped her knuckles on the doorframe to get the attention of her roommate.
- The teacher rapped the pointer on the whiteboard to emphasize the key points of the lesson.
- The mechanic rapped the engine part on the workbench to dislodge any dirt or debris.