1. a sharp, quick knock or blow
2. a type of popular music with rhythmic speaking or chanting over a beat
3. blame or punishment for something
Usage: informal

1. to hit or knock sharply and quickly
2. to speak or chant rhythmically over music
3. to criticize harshly
Usage: informal

Examples

• She heard a rap at the door.
• He loves listening to rap music.
• The CEO took the rap for the company's failures.
• The teacher rapped on the desk to get attention.
• The artist learned to rap at a young age.
• Critics rapped the movie for its poor plot.
• There was a quick rap on the window.
• She got a bad rap for something she didn't do.