1. past tense of rap: to strike sharply and quickly
2. past tense of rap: to speak or chant rhythmically to a musical beat
Usage: music
3. past tense of rap: to criticize harshly
Usage: informal

Examples

• She rapped on the door three times.
• The teacher rapped his knuckles with a ruler.
• The artist rapped about social issues in his latest song.
• He rapped along to the beat on the radio.
• The critic rapped the movie for its poor plot.
• The judge rapped the defendant for showing no remorse.
• Thunder rapped against the windows during the storm.