rap

rap
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[[t]ræp[/t]]
v. rapped, rap•ping, n.
1) to strike, esp. with a quick, smart blow
2) to utter sharply or vigorously:
to rap out orders[/ex]
3) (of a spirit summoned by a medium) to communicate (a message) by raps (often fol. by out)
4) cvb sts Slang. to criticize severely
5) cvb sts Slang. to arrest, detain, or sentence for a crime
6) to knock smartly or vigorously:
to rap on a door[/ex]
7) sts Slang. to talk or discuss, esp. freely and volubly; chat
8) sts to talk rhythmically to the beat of rap music
9) a quick, smart blow:
a rap on the knuckles[/ex]
10) the sound produced by such a blow
11) sts Slang. blame or punishment
12) sts Slang. a criminal charge:
a murder rap[/ex]
13) cvb sts Slang. response or reception
14) sts Slang.
a talk or conversation; chat
15) mad
rap music
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Etymology: 1300–50; ME rappen (v.), rap(p) e (n.) II
rap
[[t]ræp[/t]] n.
the least bit:
I don't care a rap[/ex]
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Etymology: 1830–35; prob. identical withrapa counterfeit halfpenny once circulated in Ireland III
rap
[[t]ræp[/t]] v. t. rapped rapt, rap•ping. archaic
to transport with rapture
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Etymology: 1520–30; back formation from rapt

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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