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Rareraps
The correct spelling is raps.
How to pronounce raps
noun
Say it like: Rap-s
The correct spelling is raps. 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.A sharp blow with something hard.
- 2.Blame for something.
- 3.A charge, whether or not it results in a conviction.
- 4.A casual talk.
- 5.Rap music.
verb
- 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.
- 5.To talk casually; to engage in conversation.
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