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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There’s even a banner celebrating Brooklyn’s own legendary rapper Biggie Smalls. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025 Here's why Cassie said Combs threatened to 'blow up' Kid Cudi's car During cross-examination, Ventura Fine was asked about her relationship with rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 May 2025 In March of last year, a clip of Combs hanging out with a 15-year-old Bieber resurfaced after the rapper's properties were raided as the allegations against him mounted. Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 May 2025 During the private outreach to members of Trump’s government and social orbit, Combs’ allies have tried to paint the rapper’s prosecution in decidedly Trumpian terms, playing to the Republican vision of the president as a martyr and perennial victim. Asawin Suebsaeng, Rolling Stone, 16 May 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 25 May. 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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