Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rape ape

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.44 in modern English

Syllables
rape ape
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A suspected black male rapist.

Derogatory; Offensive

Example Sentences

Etymology

From rape + ape, chosen for the rhyme.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does rape ape mean?
A suspected black male rapist.
Where does rape ape come from?
From rape + ape, chosen for the rhyme.

How to pronounce rape ape

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