rapping

[rap-ing]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapping¹

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

Example Sentences

“I need the reps, I need to know that I can do this no matter what. Similar to someone who’s freestyle rapping — if you don’t use that muscle you’re gonna lose it.”

From Los Angeles Times

She also challenges listeners to "name five Bia songs, gun pointing to your head", adding that Bia's record label should be thankful for the publicity from the fallout, rapping: "I'm doing you a favour, Epic."

From BBC

Kneecap connected with a much wider youth disillusionment: they are rapping in the Irish language but it's the challenge to the establishment that resonates with some among the young.

From BBC

"Taking nudes / None of them for you," she chided over a mellow electric piano, before the beat switched up and her rapping became more frenetic.

From BBC

The crowd was electric, rapping every word in unison while raising hand pistols and fists in solidarity.

From Los Angeles Times