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Definition rap in British English

rap noun

noun
/ræp/
1

a quick hard hit, or the sound of this

Example

There was a rap at the door.

2

a way of talking using rhythm and rhyme, usually over a strong musical beat

Example

a leading rap artist

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2.1

music that uses rap, especially styles of hip hop

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3

a statement by the police accusing someone of committing a crime

Example

a murder rap

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Definition rap in British English