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rap

9 entries found.

Main Entry:
1rap 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈrap\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English rappe
Date:
14th century
1: a sharp blow or knock2 a: a sharp rebuke or criticism b: a negative and often undeserved reputation or charge —often used with bum or bad<given a bum rap by the press>3 a: the responsibility for or adverse consequences of an action <refused to take the rap> b: a criminal charge c: a prison sentence
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