bars
noun (plural)/bɑːrz/
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In hip-hop, bars refers to impressive, skillful rap lyrics. When someone "drops bars," they're delivering lines that are clever, hard-hitting, or exceptionally well-crafted.
📖 Meanings
1long rigid pieces of metal or wood
"The prisoner grabbed the iron bars." — The prisoner grabbed the iron bars.
2a place where alcoholic drinks are served
"We met at the bar after work." — We met at the bar after work.
3Impressive, skillful rap lyrics or lines
"He dropped some serious bars in that freestyle." — (said when a rapper delivers notably strong lines)
4(Informal) Any clever or powerful words in conversation or performance
"These bars are pure fire." — (used to praise exceptionally good lyrics)
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