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rap

The correct spelling is rap.

How to pronounce rap

/ɹæp/
noun

IPA: /ɹæp/

Say it like: Rap

The correct spelling is rap. A sharp blow with something hard. For example: "The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler."

Usage Examples

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

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

a good/great/bad rap

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sharp blow with something hard.
  2. 2.Blame for something.
  3. 3.A charge, whether or not it results in a conviction.
  4. 4.A casual talk.
  5. 5.Rap music.

verb

  1. 1.To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.
  2. 2.To strike with a quick blow; to knock on.
  3. 3.To free (a pattern) in a mould by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal.
  4. 4.To speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music.
  5. 5.To talk casually; to engage in conversation.

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