Synonyms for

Rapped

Verb / ræpt / Another word for rapped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to strike something quickly and forcefully with a series of blows

Synonyms & similar words

knock tap knap rap pink hit beat slapped banged pounded hammered tapped knocked thumped smacked whacked struck clouted punched cuffed boxed spanked swatted buffeted whipped

Example sentences

  1. The teacher rapped her desk to get the class's attention.
  2. He rapped his fingers on the table while he waited.
  3. She rapped on the window to get her friend's attention.
  4. The police officer rapped on the door with his nightstick.
  5. The drummer rapped his sticks together to signal the start of the song.

Quotes

  • I was born to be something and I'm not going to let no rapper, no sports figure, no actor, nobody stop me from being what I was born to be. - Kevin Gates
  • I'm known for my run-on sentences. But I think I'm getting better at that. I'm known for my punctuation errors. But I think I'm getting better at that too. - Rapper J. Cole
  • I want to be remembered as one of the best filmmakers that ever lived. And I want to be remembered as a great artist, and a great rapper, and a great writer, and a great musician. - RZA

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