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- [rap]
- /ræp/
- /ræp/
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- [rap]
- /ræp/
Definitions of rapped word
- verb with object rapped to carry off; transport. 1
- verb with object rapped to transport with rapture. 1
- verb with object rapped to seize for oneself; snatch. 1
- verb without object rapped to knock smartly or lightly, especially so as to make a noise: to rap on a door. 1
- verb without object rapped Slang. to talk or discuss, especially freely, openly, or volubly; chat. 1
- verb without object rapped Slang. to talk rhythmically to the beat of rap music. 1
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Origin of rapped
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; 1960-65 for def 8; Middle English rappen (v.), rap(p)e (noun); akin to Swedish rappa to beat, drub, German rappeln to rattle; senses “to talk,” “conversation, talk” perhaps of distinct orig., though the hypothesis that it is a shortening of repartee is questionable
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Parts of speech for Rapped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rapped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rapped usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rapped
verb rapped
- badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
- clacked — to make a quick, sharp sound, or a succession of such sounds, as by striking or cracking: The loom clacked busily under her expert hands.
- clouted — a blow, especially with the hand; cuff: The bully gave him a painful clout on the head.
- conversed — to talk informally with another or others; exchange views, opinions, etc., by talking.
- decried — to speak disparagingly of; denounce as faulty or worthless; express censure of: She decried the lack of support for the arts in this country.
noun rapped
- batted — Sports. the wooden club used in certain games, as baseball and cricket, to strike the ball. a racket, especially one used in badminton or table tennis. a whip used by a jockey. the act of using a club or racket in a game. the right or turn to use a club or racket.
- chatted — to converse in a familiar or informal manner.
- counterclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of counterclaim.
- cuffed — a blow with the fist or the open hand; buffet.
- dialogued — Simple past tense and past participle of dialogue.
Antonyms for rapped
noun rapped
- caressed — an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
See also
Matching words
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