Synonyms for take the rap


Grammar : Verb
Spell : rap
Phonetic Transcription : ræp

Top 10 synonyms for take the rap Other synonyms for the word take the rap

Définition of take the rap

Origin :
  • c.1300, "a quick, light blow, stroke," also "a fart" (late 15c.), native or borrowed from a Scandinavian source (cf. Danish rap, Swedish rapp "light blow"); either way probably of imitative origin (cf. slap, clap).
  • Slang meaning "rebuke, blame, responsibility" is from 1777; specific meaning "criminal indictment" (cf. rap sheet, 1960) is from 1903. To beat the rap is from 1927. Meaning "music with improvised words" first in New York City slang, 1979 (see rap (v.2)).
  • As in bite the bullet : verb endure pain bravely
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