rap
Translation
to knock, to tap, to perform rap music, to reprimand
Examples
He rapped on the door with his knuckles.
He rapped on the door with his knuckles.
She loves to rap to her favorite songs.
She loves to rap to her favourite songs.
The boss rapped him for being late.
The boss rapped him for being late.
Grammar Patterns
((on/at sth.)) to strike (sth.) sharply He rapped on the window.
((about sth.)) to perform rap music about (sth.) The artist rapped about social issues.
((sb.)) ((for sth./-ing)) to criticise or blame (sb.) for (sth.) She was rapped for her poor performance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (knock) tap, strike; (music) chant; (criticise) scold, rebuke
Etymology
The 'knock' sense is onomatopoeic. The music sense is from a slang term for 'to talk, chat'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rap' of knuckles on a door, the 'rap' of a beat, and the 'rap' of sharp criticism.