raps

Noun

rap (countable and uncountable, plural raps)

1. (countable) A sharp blow with something hard.
   • The teacher sat at one end of the bench, with a meek little fellow by his side. When the others were disorderly, this young martyr received a rap; intended, probably, as a sample of what the rest might expect, if they didn't amend.1847 March 30, Herman Melville, Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas; […], London: John Murray, […], →OCLC
2. (slang, with-definite-article) The blame for something, a reprimand, censure, or a legal sentence to serve in prison
   • You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.

   Synonyms:

   blame, fall

3. (informal) A casual talk.
   • Clearspace is holding a bisexuality rap at the center, 485 Mass Ave. 7:30pm. Topic of discussion will be femininity and masculinity.1979 April 14, “Calendar”, in Gay Community News, page 16
4. (uncountable) Rap music.
   • They like listening to rap.
5. A song, verse, or instance of singing in the style of rap music.
6. (Australia, informal) An appraisal.
   • a good/great/bad rap

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