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noun

rapping

RAP-ihng
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

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In plain EnglishPerforming rap music, or the sound of repeated knocking.

Word Forms

more rapping comparative, rappings plural, most rapping superlative

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