Rap

noun

/ɹæp/

Word Frequency: 2.0

Definitions

1.nounA sharp blow with something hard.

"The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler."

2.nounBlame for something.

"You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap."

3.nounA charge, whether or not it results in a conviction.

4.nounA casual talk.

5.nounRap music.

6.nounA song, verse, or instance of singing in the style of rap music.

7.nounAn appraisal.

"a good/great/bad rap"

8.nounA positive appraisal; a recommendation.

"He gave the novel quite a rap."

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