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rap session

American  

noun

  1. a usually informal or unstructured group discussion, attended especially by people with shared interests, concerns, or problems.


Etymology

Origin of rap session

First recorded in 1965–70

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So, while Telesco and the Chargers were accommodating enough to invite the media over for a rap session, the team’s actual plans remained under wraps.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2019

This year, her many activities included freestyle rap session with Winterstein and archery.

From The Guardian Jun. 25, 2016

Mr. Chodan, a lifelong Bronx resident, has been teaching the course for nearly 40 years as something of a motivational rap session with mysticism, martial arts and city street smarts all worked in.

From New York Times Apr. 20, 2013

"He's a very serious man, and it was an awesomely awkward rap session," he laughs.

From BBC Feb. 10, 2012

Board rap session about education last week, and Gingrich managed, somehow, to outshine and out-wonk a lineup that included Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain.

From Slate Nov. 2, 2011

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