Raps — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Raps
Raps (verb)
- to strike with a sharp blow
- to utter suddenly and forcibly
- to cause to be or come by raps
- to snatch away or upward
- enrapture
- to talk freely and frankly
- to perform rap music
Raps (noun)
- a sharp blow or knock
- a sharp rebuke or criticism
- a negative and often undeserved reputation or charge —often used with bum or bad
- a minimum amount or degree (as of care or consideration), the least bit
- talk, conversation; also, a line of talk, patter
- a type of music of African American origin in which rhythmic and usually rhyming speech is chanted to a musical accompaniment —often used before another noun
- a rap song
- hip-hop music with lyrics explicitly portraying the violence and drug use of American inner-city gang life
Raps (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
"the headlines in the paper today are all about the mayor facing an embezzlement rap"
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a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
"the doctor used a little hammer to give me a rap on the knee to test my reflexes"
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friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
"after our pickup softball game, I had a friendly rap with a couple of the guys in the park"
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the smallest amount or part imaginable
"I don't care a rap about losing that old jacket"
Raps (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
"a childhood memory of the time he got his knuckles rapped for trying to steal candy from the corner store"
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to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
"the impatient man was rapping his knuckles on the door, hoping to wake up the sleeping attendant"
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to engage in casual or rambling conversation
"the guys at the gym never seem to tire about rapping about basketball"
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to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
"concertgoers were utterly rapped by the power of Handel's oratorio"
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to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
"suddenly the hawk swooped down and rapped the unwary rodent"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Raps
The most common words with a similar meaning to Raps:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Raps
Words with the opposite meaning of Raps:
Near Antonyms of Raps
Word Forms of Raps
Inflections: rapped, rapping, rapt
Derived words: gangsta rapper (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Raps
back-formation from rapt
First known use: 14th centuryt
Frequently Asked Questions about Raps
What does "Raps" mean?
"Raps" means to strike with a sharp blow. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to strike with a sharp blow. It has 9 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Raps"?
Other words for "Raps" include charges, complaints, counts, indictments, bangs, bashes, bats and beats. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Raps" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Raps"?
There are 369 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Raps". Common alternatives include charges, complaints, counts, indictments, bangs, bashes, bats, beats, belts and biffs.
What is a slang word for "Raps"?
Slang words for "Raps" include chin-wag, diddlies, diddly-squats, squats, chins and cops.
What is the opposite of "Raps"?
Antonyms of "Raps" include misses. Near antonyms include discharges, frees, liberates and releases.
How do you use "Raps" in a sentence?
Examples of "Raps" in a sentence: "the headlines in the paper today are all about the mayor facing an embezzlement rap"; "the doctor used a little hammer to give me a rap on the knee to test my reflexes"; "after our pickup softball game, I had a friendly rap with a couple of the guys in the park".
Is "Raps" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Raps" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Raps"?
"Raps" is pronounced /ˈrap/.