rapping

[ rap-ing ]

noun

1. the act or sound of a person or thing that raps. rap.
2. communication by the sound of taps or knocks, as between medium and spirit during a séance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapping¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See rap ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

And because of that, the humanity of the artist rapping those lyrics is easily overlooked.

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His last high-profile appearance rapping was on Prince Po and Oh No’s 2013 track “U Already,” where he proved that despite his challenges, his lyrics and flow were as definitively refined as ever.

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The energy in the audience shifted slightly but perceptibly: Wait, is he rapping?

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Wearing an instantly iconic red velvet pantsuit with a white tee, Saldaña and her exacting dance moves match beat for beat with her righteous rapping.

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Before Monday’s game began, Fat Joe was rapping, “I’m all the way up.”

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