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’s relocation to Utah came as part of a deal in 2021 in which his lawyers argued that “moving to Utah would keep YoungBoy out of trouble.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Atlanta rapper has accomplished something comparable to what Tyler, the Creator has done in L.A. over the years — build a self-contained universe around the intersection of uncompromising hip-hop, “Hesher” dirtbag aesthetics and avant-garde fashion.

From Los Angeles Times

Its opening song, 21st Century Schizoid Man, was later sampled by rapper Kanye West on Power.

From BBC

Writing on Instagram, the star said he would have "respectfully" declined the request, citing a post by British-Ghanian rapper Fuse ODG that criticised foreign aid in Africa.

From BBC

Thousands of Tyler, the Creator fans gathered Saturday night at Dodger Stadium to mark 10 years of the rapper’s taste-making festival, Camp Flog Gnaw.

From Los Angeles Times