rapper

American  

[rap-er] / ˈræp ər /

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.

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rapper British  

/ ˈræpə /

noun

1. something used for rapping, such as a knocker on a door

2. a performer of rap music

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Etymology

Origin of rapper

1605–15; 1970–75, rapper for def. 3; rap ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Russian rapper Yegor Krid dialed a friend as he relaxed on a floating dinghy in a music clip released last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

So on his new record, “Octane,” the Houston rapper recenters his car obsession and turns to his need for speed as sonic inspiration.

From Los Angeles Times

The 68-year-old was looking after two adult dogs, eight puppies and a child while Warren, an amateur rapper, was filming a music video in London.

From BBC

US rapper Kanye West has been announced as the headliner for all three nights of this year's Wireless festival.

From BBC

Around 16,000 fans packed into the Manchester arena bought into the Itauma buzz, greeting him with a warm roar as he was walked to the ring by British rapper Meekz.

From BBC