-er

a person or thing that does something

Forms

-er
-r — Used after some bases ending in e.

Origin

Old English -ere, generally traced through Germanic to Latin -arius.

Note

It can name a tool as readily as a person. The comparison ending in taller has a different history.

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noun

rapper

RAP-er/ˈræpər/

A performer who speaks lyrics rhythmically over a beat.

The rapper performs rhythmic lyrics beside the DJ.

Black woman rapper performs confidently with DJ.

Etymology

rappEnglishto perform rap music

+erEnglisha person or thing that does something

A rapper is someone who raps. Rap developed from striking or knocking to speaking sharply, then informal talk, and finally rhythmic vocal performance over music.

In context

Expresso Show0:04

this is music artist and rapper Bravo LaRue now he aims to unite hip-hop fans through the use of English Afrikaans and isikosa slang

Bravo le Roux & Sjava performs 'Umntu' (Person)

More examples

Several rappers joined the show.
She interviewed the rapper.
The rapper wrote new verses.

Forms

rapper · rappers

rap verb — perform rhythmic lyrics over a beat

Similar words

emcee: Can mean a rapper or a master of ceremonies.
singer: Performs mainly pitched melody rather than rhythmic spoken lyrics.