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rapper

American  
[rap-er] / ˈræp ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that raps rap or knocks.

  2. the knocker of a door.

  3. Slang. a person who chats or talks, especially freely.

  4. a person who performs rap music, especially professionally.

rapper British  
/ ˈræpə /

noun

  1. something used for rapping, such as a knocker on a door

  2. a performer of rap music

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of rapper

1605–15; 1970–75, rapper for def. 3; rap 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The 68-year-old was looking after two adult dogs, eight puppies and a child while Warren, an amateur rapper, was filming a music video in London.

From BBC

US rapper Kanye West has been announced as the headliner for all three nights of this year's Wireless festival.

From BBC

Around 16,000 fans packed into the Manchester arena bought into the Itauma buzz, greeting him with a warm roar as he was walked to the ring by British rapper Meekz.

From BBC

The rapper said songs and videos mocking the sheriff’s officials who unsuccessfully raided his home were ‘their fault.’

From Los Angeles Times

Gunna is an American rapper from Atlanta with more than six million followers on Instagram who is best known for songs such as Drip Too Hard with Lil Baby.

From BBC

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