Pronunciation: /dæp/
noun a gesture of greeting or solidarity in which two people briefly touch palms or fists together
A1 I gave my friend a dap to greet him.
A2 The coach gave each player a dap before the game.
B1 The students exchanged daps as a sign of friendship.
B2 The dap between the two leaders symbolized a new era of cooperation.
C1 The dap between the two countries marked the beginning of diplomatic relations.
C2 The dap between the CEOs sealed the multi-million dollar deal.
verb to perform a dap
A1 I dap my hands with a towel after washing them.
A2 She daps a little perfume on her wrists before going out.
B1 The boxer dapped his opponent with a quick jab to the face.
B2 The chef dapped a drizzle of olive oil over the salad for extra flavor.
C1 The artist dapped paint onto the canvas with precision and skill.
C2 The dancer dapped her feet in perfect rhythm to the music, captivating the audience.
formal The dancer executed a graceful dap at the end of her performance.
informal Hey, give me a dap before you leave!
slang I love how we always dap each other up before a game.
figurative His speech really dapped up the crowd at the rally.
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