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rapping

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹæpɪŋ// UK //ɹˈæpɪŋ// rap·ping Archaic Informal

v. to perform music by speaking words quickly and rhythmically over a beat. You often hear this in hip-hop music.

v. performing a rhythmic, rhyming vocal style over a musical accompaniment. Typically associated with hip-hop and rap genres.


SIMPLE

He spent the afternoon rapping with his friends in the park.

CONTEXTUAL

The artist became famous for rapping about his childhood experiences in the city.

COMPLEX

While some performers focus on speed, others prioritise complex internal rhymes and social commentary when rapping over minimalist beats.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb can be used intransitively or transitively with the lyrics as the object.

Pitfall

He is rap very well.He is rapping very well.Learners sometimes use the noun 'rap' as a verb without the proper '-ing' inflection for continuous actions.

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