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Meaning of rapping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rapping

Pronunciation:/ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.

  2. To strike with a quick blow; to knock on.

  3. To free (a pattern) in a mould by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal.

  4. To speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music.

    Example: He rapped a song to his girlfriend.

verb

Definitions

  1. To seize and carry off.

  2. To transport out of oneself; to affect with rapture.

noun

Definitions

  1. The sound of a rap or knock.

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

  2. Musical speech accompanied by a rhythm, most commonly as part of hip-hop music.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Remarkably large; whopping.