noun
Uncommon
rapping
RAP-ihng
Rapping (noun) means the act of performing rhythmic spoken lyrics as part of rap or hip-hop music. Example: “His rapping style is fast and full of wordplay.”
noun
1
The act of performing rhythmic spoken lyrics as part of rap or hip-hop music.
"His rapping style is fast and full of wordplay."
"She's been rapping since she was ten years old."
2
The sound of knocking.
"A sharp rapping at the door woke them up."
"The rapping on the window grew louder as the storm picked up."
How to use rapping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPerforming rap music, or the sound of repeated knocking.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rappings
- Comparative
- more rapping
- Superlative
- most rapping
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Rhymes for rapping
mapping
tapping
lapping
yapping
zapping
napping
flapping
wrapping
trapping
slapping
clapping
snapping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rapping” mean?
The word “rapping” means the act of performing rhythmic spoken lyrics as part of rap or hip-hop music. In plain terms, performing rap music, or the sound of repeated knocking.
How do you pronounce “rapping”?
“Rapping” is pronounced RAP-ihng (/ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rapping” in a sentence?
Here is “rapping” used in a sentence: “His rapping style is fast and full of wordplay.”
What part of speech is “rapping”?
“Rapping” is a noun.
Is “rapping” a common word?
“Rapping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rapping” have?
“Rapping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of performing rhythmic spoken lyrics as part of rap or hip-hop music.
