Raps Meaning in English
word · lemma: rap
ˈɹæps
RAPS
ɹˈæps
RAPS
Definition
'Raps' is the third person singular or plural form of 'rap,' meaning to perform rap music or to knock lightly, usually on a door or table.
Usage & Nuances
Informal term. As a verb, 'raps' can refer to performing rap music or knocking lightly—context shows which is meant. Common in music and pop culture. Not to be confused with 'wraps' (covers).
Spanish: rapea - improvisa rap - golpes (suaves)Portuguese (BR): faz rap - batidas (suaves)Portuguese (PT): faz rap - batidas (suaves)Chinese (Simplified): 说唱 - 敲击（轻）Chinese (Traditional): 說唱 - 敲擊（輕）Hindi: रैप करता है - हल्की थपथपाहटArabic: يؤدي راب - يطرق (طرق خفيف)Bengali: র্যাপ গান করে - টোকা দেয়Russian: читает рэп - стучит (по двери/столу)Japanese: ラップを歌う - 軽く叩くVietnamese: rap (biểu diễn nhạc rap) - gõ nhẹKorean: 랩을 한다 - 가볍게 두드린다Turkish: rap yapar - hafifçe vururUrdu: ریپ کرتا ہے - دستک دیتا ہےIndonesian: nge-rap (menyanyikan rap) - mengetuk ringan
Example Sentences
She raps about her life on stage.
basic
He always raps twice before entering the office.
basic
The child raps on the table to get attention.
basic
Nobody raps like she does—her lyrics are amazing!
natural
He raps on doors for fun when he’s bored at home.
natural
On weekends, she raps with her friends at the local park.
natural