rapping
Americannoun
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the act or sound of a person or thing that raps.
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communication by the sound of taps or knocks, as between medium and spirit during a séance.
Etymology
Origin of rapping
Example Sentences
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His musical bona fides are undeniable—along with his rapping prowess, he’s also a skilled producer—but he has an everyman quality rare for his genre.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
One of its tracks, “Damascus,” features a lead vocal from Syrian singer Omar Souleyman alternating with rapping from Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
The video for his new song Story of a Pauper, from his EP Undeniable, pays tribute to his childhood, with Oraka rapping: "I've come a long way from getting chases."
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
Doechii framed her raucous Sunday night set as a stern classroom lecture on the craft of rapping.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
I glance up at Sandy, who’s rapping his knuckles on the desk.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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