rap sheet

noun

: a police arrest record especially for an individual

Examples of rap sheet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cops then arrested and charged Cummings, who reportedly has a lengthy rap sheet with more than 20 prior arrests, according to the New York Post. Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 12 May 2024 Both men have lengthy rap sheets and prior felony convictions. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for rap sheet 

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rap sheet was in 1940

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“Rap sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rap%20sheet. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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