Rap (verb)

1. To strike, especially with a quick, sharp blow.
2. To make a series of quick, sharp sounds by striking.
3. To speak or perform in a rhythmical and rhyming way, usually accompanied by a beat.

Origin:

From middle english rappen, from old english rappian ("to knock, strike"), from proto-germanic *rappōną ("to knock, strike"), from proto-indo-european *hrap- ("to strike").

Examples:

1. She rapped on the door to get my attention.
2. He rapped his knuckles on the table.
3. He rapped his way to fame.
4. The rapper's rhymes were clever and original.
5. The rapper's performance was electrifying.