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单词 rap-tap
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Definition of rap-tap in English:

rap-tap

(also rap-a-tap)
noun ˈrapˌtapˌrapˈtap
  • A sharp rapping or tapping sound, as produced by knocking on a door, hammering, etc.

exclamation ˈrapˌtapˌrapˈtap
  • Representing this sound.

verb ˈrapˌtapˌrapˈtap
  • no object To make a rapping sound, as on a door, etc.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Charles Johnson (?1679–1748), playwright and poet. From rap + tap. Compare later rap-tap
mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Capern (1819–1894), poet. From rap + tap, after rap-tap.

Definition of rap-tap in US English:

rap-tap

(also rap-a-tap)
noun
  • A sharp rapping or tapping sound, as produced by knocking on a door, hammering, etc.

exclamation
  • Representing this sound.

verb
  • no object To make a rapping sound, as on a door, etc.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Charles Johnson (?1679–1748), playwright and poet. From rap + tap. Compare later rap-tap<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Capern (1819–1894), poet. From rap + tap, after rap-tap.

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