Street
bap
What does bap mean?
The sound of a gunshot, doubled or tripled up in lyrics for rhythmic effect — bap bap bap. By extension, to bap somebody is to shoot them. Drill rappers use it as both ad-lib and verb in the same bar.
"He said bap bap and the whole block ducked."
Frequently asked questions
What does "bap" mean in slang?
It's the sound of a gunshot, and also refers to the act of pulling the trigger.
How do you use "bap" in a sentence?
"Bap bap — and they scattered."
Is "bap" offensive?
It's not a slur, but it's street slang tied to gun violence, so it carries an aggressive, threatening tone.
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