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Definition rap in American English

rap verb

verb
/ræp/
1

to hit something hard and quickly

Example

He rapped the table loudly to get their attention.

Example

Cally rapped sharply on the window.

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3

to criticize someone

Example

I'm neither defending nor rapping the president.

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4

to have a long informal conversation with friends

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Definition rap in American English