rapped Definition
- 1to strike quickly and sharply; knock
- 2to speak or utter sharply or hastily; to perform rap music
Using rapped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rapped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He rapped on the door with his knuckles.
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She rapped out a command to her subordinates.
Example
The rapper rapped about social issues in his latest album.
rapped Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with rapped
rapped up
concluded or finished
Example
With the project all wrapped up, we can finally take a break.
Example
The teacher rapped him over the knuckles for not doing his homework.
Example
The company was rapped on the knuckles for violating environmental regulations.
Origins of rapped
from Middle English 'rappe', meaning 'a quick, light blow'
Summary: rapped in Brief
'Rapped' [ræpt] is a verb that means to strike quickly and sharply, often with the hands or knuckles. It can also mean to speak or utter sharply or hastily, or to perform rap music. Examples include 'He rapped on the door with his knuckles' and 'The rapper rapped about social issues in his latest album.' Phrases like 'rapped up' denote conclusion or finishing, while 'rapped over/on the knuckles' imply reprimand or punishment.
