Raphead

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fan of rapping or rap music. slang

    "British rapheads do not usually have a great appreciation for rap acts with a pop edge. And having credits that include a stint MCing for Belgium’s hugely successful pop-dance group Technotronic is something that’s best not mentioned in hip-hop circles."

Example

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"British rapheads do not usually have a great appreciation for rap acts with a pop edge. And having credits that include a stint MCing for Belgium’s hugely successful pop-dance group Technotronic is something that’s best not mentioned in hip-hop circles."

Etymology

From rap + -head.

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