Meaning
A wrap of cloth — most often a woman's head-wrap or head-tie, wound around the hair, and also a length of cloth wrapped around the waist or body. The Patois pronunciation of 'wrapper'. Bright, patterned head-wraps carry African heritage and everyday practicality alike.
Examples
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She tie a bright rappa roun har head.
She tied a bright wrap around her head.
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Granny wear a rappa fi keep di sun off.
Granny wears a head-wrap to keep the sun off.
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Wrap di rappa roun yuh waist.
Wrap the cloth around your waist.
Origin
The Patois pronunciation of 'wrapper'; a cloth head-wrap or body-wrap, with African-heritage resonance.
How it’s used
A head-wrap/head-tie or cloth wrap. Compare 'tam', 'gansey' for headwear/dress.