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Rapper (noun) means a performer of rap music. Example: “The young rapper wrote her lyrics on the bus to school.”
noun
1
A performer of rap music.
"The young rapper wrote her lyrics on the bus to school."
"The rapper released her third album this year."
"He grew up idolising rappers from the 1990s."
2
Something that raps or knocks, such as a door knocker.
"Nobody answered, so he gave the old iron rapper three firm taps."
"The heavy brass rapper on the front door announced every visitor."
"She lifted the rapper and let it fall against the wood."
How to use rapper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a performer of rap music; less commonly, a door knocker or knocking device.
Common pairings
a famous rapper
rapper and producer
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What does “rapper” mean?
The word “rapper” means a performer of rap music. In plain terms, most commonly, a performer of rap music; less commonly, a door knocker or knocking device.
How do you pronounce “rapper”?
“Rapper” is pronounced RAP (/ˈɹæpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rapper” in a sentence?
Here is “rapper” used in a sentence: “The rapper released her third album this year.”
What part of speech is “rapper”?
“Rapper” is a noun.
Is “rapper” a common word?
“Rapper” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rapper” have?
“Rapper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a performer of rap music.
What is the difference between a rapper and an MC?
Both perform rap, and the terms are often used interchangeably. 'MC' (master of ceremonies, also spelled emcee) traditionally emphasizes hosting and controlling a live crowd, while 'rapper' focuses on the act of rapping and writing rhymes itself.
Is 'rapper' spelled with one or two p's?
The word for a rap performer is spelled 'rapper' with two p's. Spelling it with a single p produces a completely different, unrelated word, so the double p matters.
What is the difference between a rapper and a singer?
A rapper delivers lyrics rhythmically in a spoken or chanted style over a beat, while a singer produces melody with the voice. Some artists do both, but the defining feature of a rapper is rapping rather than singing a tune.
What is the other meaning of rapper besides a musician?
Beyond the music sense, 'rapper' can mean something that raps or knocks, such as a door knocker. This older sense comes directly from the verb 'rap,' meaning to strike or knock sharply.
