Phrase guide

mumble rap

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A microgenre of hip hop with mumbling or unclear vocal delivery by artists, and may generally refer to rappers who do not share the genre's typical emphasis on lyricism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hip hop, rap

History

Etymology

From mumble + rap. First coined by hip hop artist Wiz Khalifa in 2016 during an interview.