rapping

American  

[rap-ing] / ˈræp ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or sound of a person or thing that raps. rap.

2. communication by the sound of taps or knocks, as between medium and spirit during a séance.

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Etymology

Origin of rapping

1350–1400; Middle English. See rap ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But it was always far-fetched that the two people could be one and the same, and that Chalamet could have pulled off rapping with EsDeeKid's Liverpudlian accent.

From BBC

In the last few days alone, he could be seen on prime time TV as a judge on “The Voice” and rapping during the “Monday Night Football” intro.

From Los Angeles Times

There is rapping, there is pop-locking, there is scratching, there is narrative and character.

From Los Angeles Times

Doechii framed her raucous Sunday night set as a stern classroom lecture on the craft of rapping.

From Los Angeles Times

But before making his name as a producer, he had a preceding reputation as one half of the rapping duo the Whooliganz.

From Los Angeles Times