rap sheet
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rap sheet
1955–60; rap 1 (in the slang sense “a criminal charge”)
Example Sentences
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The rap sheet, consisting of Mr. Talarico’s own words, still stings after many repetitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Sure, bunnies are cute, but Bugs Bunny must have a rap sheet as long as his arm.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2025
The lack of any prior "rap sheet" means the judge will be more likely to show him leniency.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
The FBI says the rap sheet is based on fingerprint submissions from “authorized criminal justice agencies.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
Yeah, that's it, rap sheets, which is such a dumb name because it makes me think of rap music, like maybe a rap sheet is what rappers write their rhymes down on.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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