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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Davis' previous words copping to his role in the rapper's killing are crucial in the case against him. Josh Margolin, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025 Jim Jones recently body-shamed the veteran rapper as part of his ongoing feud with Killa Cam. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025 Instead, Nevada prosecutors claim that the former gang leader was the ringleader of the group that shot the rapper in a drive-by shooting. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2025 The rapper has faced financial difficulties despite his success in the music industry. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapper

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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 12 Mar. 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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