What does "bad rap" mean?
1. Definition (expr.) negative talk about a person or thing without good reason
Examples “I think Jerry has gotten a bad rap. He’s not a bad guy. He just made some mistakes.”
Examples “Christina Aguilera is getting a bad rap. She’s not an evil person, but people talk about her like she’s one of the worst people on the planet.”
Examples “Eminem gets a bad rap because he says a lot of controversial things, but in truth, he’s one of the most talented living musicians.”
Examples “In Hollywood, you have to be careful not to get a bad rap or you won’t get jobs in movies.”
Examples “Is Kobe Bryant getting a bad rap? I guess we’ll find out during the trial.”
Examples “Possums get a bad rap because they’re ugly, but they’re very helpful. They eat cockroaches, rats and snakes.”
Members who passed this quiz
Lessons with this vocab
Learn English
- English Lessons
- English Grammar
- Vocab
- Ebaby! TV
- Celebrity English Lessons
- Teacher Talk
- Find English Schools
- iTEP English Test for Admissions
- Learn Real English
To inquire about partnerships or content licensing, please contact us.