Rapper: meaning, definitions and examples

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rapper

 

[ หˆrรฆpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A rapper is a person who performs rap music, which is a type of music that features rhythmic speech and street vernacular. Rappers often use clever wordplay, storytelling, and social commentary in their lyrics.

Synonyms

MC, emcee, lyricist

Examples of usage

  • Many rappers use their music as a platform to address social issues.
  • She's a talented rapper with a unique style.
  • The rapper's lyrics are known for their powerful messages.
  • I aspire to be a successful rapper one day.
  • The rapper's latest album is topping the charts.

Translations

Translations of the word "rapper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rapper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅˆเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rapper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rapper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ raper

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rappeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rapero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rapรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ž˜ํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบู†ูŠ ุงู„ุฑุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rapper

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rapper

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏดๅ”ฑๆญŒๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rappari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ repรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rapero

Etymology

The term 'rapper' originated in the 1960s in African American communities in the United States. It was initially used to describe the rhythmic chants and rhymes used in African American music and spoken word performances. The modern definition of a rapper as a performer of rap music emerged in the 1970s with the rise of hip-hop culture. Today, rappers are influential figures in the music industry, known for their lyrical skills and ability to address social and political issues through their music.

See also: rap, rapid, rapier, rappee, rapping, rapport.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,798 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.