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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Rapping in the Irish language, a hip-hop trio from Belfast lead a movement to save their mother tongue.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025
Rapping about his problems is nothing new, he said.
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023
Rapping at the speed of sound, Rhymes looked to be in a trance; Jay-Z and his fellow Grammys attendees leapt to their feet.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2023
Rapping about how the expectations of speaking out politically leave him vexed, he reverts to his old perspective.
From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2021
Rapping on the wall, I said, “Who are you talking to?”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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