rapper — a person who performs rap music
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who performs rap music
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræpər/
Example Sentences
- My little brother thinks he's a rapper, but he just rhymes 'cat' with 'hat' all day.
- The rapper's new song topped the charts within a week.
- She became a successful rapper despite having no formal music training.
rapper
NOUN[/ˈræpər/]
a person who performs rap music
Performer delivering rapid rap lyrics on stage
The rapper is a tapper, tossing every wrapper!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Rapper emerged in the 1980s alongside hip-hop culture, derived from the verb 'rap'. Originally meaning 'to strike or tap sharply', rap evolved to describe the musical style of speaking rhythmically and rapidly to a beat, with 'rapper' subsequently denoting a person who performs this style.
Breakdown
rap (to speak rapidly to a beat) + -er (one who performs an action), literally 'one who raps'.
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📝Examples
“My little brother thinks he's a rapper, but he just rhymes 'cat' with 'hat' all day.”
“The rapper's new song topped the charts within a week.”
“She became a successful rapper despite having no formal music training.”
“The math teacher surprised everyone by revealing he used to be a rapper in college.”
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