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rapey

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • US: /ˈɹeɪpi/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -eɪpi

1

adj

Meaning 1

Sexually aggressive or inappropriate in a way that causes fear or unease.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Suggestive of, or characterised by, rape.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • This song is pretty rapey if you think about the lyrics.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From rape + -y.