rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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The rapper is facing an avalanche of civil suits alleging rape. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024 Lawyers for Jay-Z plan to ask a judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the rapper of raping a 13-year-old in 2000. Natasha Frost, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024 The comedy from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt creator Meredith Scardino starred Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell as the members of a ’90s girl group who suddenly become hot again after a rapper samples their one and only hit. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024 The dramatic feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar generated more than $15.4 million across their diss tracks, Billboard reported. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rapper 

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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“Rapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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