Definition
raps
noun
- plural of rap; quick sharp knocks or blows
- plural of rap; rhythmic spoken lyrics over a beat
Usage: music
verb
- third person singular present of rap; strikes quickly and sharply
- third person singular present of rap; performs rhythmic spoken lyrics
Usage: music
Examples
- She heard three quick raps on the door.
- The detective raps his knuckles on the table impatiently.
- His latest album contains several popular raps.
- The artist raps about social issues in his music.
- The woodpecker's raps echoed through the forest.
- He raps faster than most other performers.
- The teacher heard raps coming from the classroom next door.