rapper

[ rap-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that raps rap or knocks.
2. the knocker of a door.
3. Slang. a person who chats or talks, especially freely.
4. a person who performs rap music, especially professionally.

rapper

/ ˈræpə /

noun

1. something used for rapping, such as a knocker on a door
2. a performer of rap music

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapper¹

1605–15; 1970–75, Americanism rapper fordef 3; rap ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The rapper will also play the other California stops.

From Los Angeles Times

“Hot in Herre” rapper Nelly is no longer feeling the heat from Missouri prosecutors three months after he was arrested on suspicion of possession of ecstasy.

From Los Angeles Times

The 50-year-old rapper, also known for hits “Dilemma” and “Ride Wit Me,” was arrested Aug. 7 in his home state at a St. Louis-area casino where he was allegedly carrying four ecstasy pills.

From Los Angeles Times

Ashanti has a new baby to sing about: her first child, with rapper Nelly.

From Los Angeles Times

"Quincy understood it and got it right away," says pioneering artist, rapper and presenter Fab 5 Freddy.

From BBC