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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Maranda Johnson, the on-and-off girlfriend of rapper Kodak Black, is also featured on the show. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Jan. 2025 The Grammy-winning rapper, who's denied all accusations against him, remains in custody at the Special Housing Unit in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 His father, also an aspiring rapper named Davanius Saucer, was gunned down in Richmond in 2002. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025 The lengthy clip also touched on the rapper’s experience with suicidal thoughts, his relationship with God, and the uptick in success he’s experienced in his musical career. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Jan. 2025 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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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