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rapper

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹæpɝ// UK //ɹˈæpɐ// rap·per Archaic Informal

n. a musician who performs by speaking words rhythmically over a strong beat. They often use clever rhymes and wordplay in their songs.

n. a musical artist who performs rap, characterized by the rhythmic delivery of spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics. Typically associated with hip-hop culture and performance.


SIMPLE

The rapper performed his new song on stage.

CONTEXTUAL

After his video went viral online, the young rapper signed a major contract with a famous record label.

COMPLEX

While many associate the genre with modern production, this rapper often collaborates with live jazz bands to create a more organic and improvisational sound.

Synonyms
Origin

From rap + -er.

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