What's the Difference Between 'Bad Rap' and 'Bad Rep'?
In this blog post we look at when to use bad rap and when to use bad rep.
'Bad Rap' or 'Bad Rep'?
"Bad rap" and "bad rep" are two phrases that refer to a negative reputation or image. Both phrases are often used to describe someone or something that is perceived as having a negative or undeserved reputation.
"Bad rap" is a colloquial phrase that is often used to describe someone or something that has been unfairly criticized or judged. For example:
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The politician has been getting a bad rap in the media lately.
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The new product is getting a bad rap even though it hasn't even been released yet.
"Bad rep" is a more informal phrase that is often used to describe someone or something that has a negative reputation. For example:
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The company has a bad rep for mistreating its employees.
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The rapper has a bad rep for promoting violence in his music.
Although the term “bad rap” was the original form, it was often mistakenly considered to be a shortened form of the word ‘reputation’. Over time this form has slowly become accepted in spoken English.
Note: Both "bad rap" and "bad rep" are often used in spoken language, but "bad rep" is less common in written language. It is important to use the appropriate phrase in the right context.
Examples of Bad Rap in a Sentence
Here are 10 example sentences using the term "bad rap":
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The new policy has been getting a bad rap in the media, but it actually has the potential to make a positive impact.
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The restaurant has a bad rap for poor service, but I've always had a great experience there.
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The new product is getting a bad rap even though it hasn't even been released yet.
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The neighborhood has a bad rap for being unsafe, but it's actually a great place to live.
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The band has been getting a bad rap for its controversial lyrics.
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The actor has a bad rap for being difficult to work with on set.
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The city has a bad rap for being polluted and overcrowded, but it has a lot of charm and character.
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The company has a bad rap for cutting corners and prioritizing profits over safety.
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The school has a bad rap for having low test scores and a high dropout rate.
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The politician has a bad rap for being dishonest and untrustworthy.
Examples of Bad Rep in a Sentence
Here are 10 example sentences using the term "bad rap":
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The company has a bad rep for mistreating its employees.
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The rapper has a bad rep for promoting violence in his music.
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The school has a bad rep for having low test scores and a high dropout rate.
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The politician has a bad rep for being dishonest and untrustworthy.
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The city has a bad rep for being polluted and overcrowded, but it has a lot of charm and character.
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The actor has a bad rep for being difficult to work with on set.
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The band has been getting a bad rep for its controversial lyrics.
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The neighborhood has a bad rep for being unsafe, but it's actually a great place to live.
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The new product is getting a bad rep even though it hasn't even been released yet.
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The politician has been getting a bad rep in the media lately.
