Definitions

rap sheet

NOUN

arrest record

Synonyms

WEAK

criminal record police record

Example Sentences

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She will get the money, but only if she agrees to her stepsister’s unusual proposal: to marry her wayward fiance, who comes from a wealthy family but also has a rap sheet.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

ICE said one of those detained was a Mexican citizen and green card holder with a lengthy rap sheet.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

Sure, bunnies are cute, but Bugs Bunny must have a rap sheet as long as his arm.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2025

But Josh Blackman, a professor at South Texas College of Law, said he thinks the justices who ruled in the majority in the Bruen case won’t be distracted by Rahimi’s rap sheet.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

I got a school rap sheet, but in school they call it a "file."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds