rap sheet

noun

: a police arrest record especially for an individual

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While crawfish frogs might be notorious for their rap sheets full of B&Es, they are also said to have a distinct sound when calling, almost like the sound of someone snoring. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025 Dobbins, who signed with the Broncos in June, brings a significant injury rap sheet to Denver. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025 His rap sheet shouldn't matter. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025 Davies told reporters the suspect has a rap sheet as well as emergency detention holds. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rap sheet

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rap sheet was in 1940

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“Rap sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rap%20sheet. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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