Dap
Word | DAP |
Character | 3 |
Hyphenation | dap |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Dap"
What do we mean by dap?
An elaborate gesture of greeting developed by African American soldiers during the Vietnam War, usually consisting of a handshake and other maneuvers such as hand slaps and a fist bump. noun
A fist bump. noun
To greet by means of a dap. transitive verb
To fish by letting a baited hook fall gently onto the water. intransitive verb
To dip lightly or quickly into water, as a bird does. intransitive verb
To skip or bounce, especially over the surface of water. intransitive verb
In angling, to drop or let fall the bait gently into the water.
To drop the bait gently on the surface of the water. intransitive verb
A plimsoll noun
To run or go somewhere quickly. verb
Dap describes special examples of dipping, dabbing, or bouncing actions. verb
Elaborate handshake, especially hooking thumbs.
A fistbump.
A type of handshake used to determine someone's street smarts. if they don't dap you up they won't roll you up either Urban Dictionary
Digital authentication protocol a greeting mechanism that can consist of or combine multiple methods of hand based interaction (e.g. handshake/fistbump) Urban Dictionary
The knocking of fists together as a greeting, or form of respect. Urban Dictionary
The Dap includes simple to very intricate series of rhythmic hand slaps, clasps, hand and arm gestures exchanged between two persons as a sign of personal greeting, respect and group solidarity. Has origin in greetings developed and practiced by members of Black Power organizations founded in southern California in the early 1970s and then became common place and outlawed practice among African-American draftees and soldiers stateside and abroad during the latter years of the Vietnam War. Was soon adopted by huge duck bill cap, suspender and knicker attired African-American street and club dancers who originated the dance known as "Lockstepping." Best known Lock Stepper is Fred Barry aka Rerun from the hit 1970s black TV sitcom, "What's Happenin'?" Urban Dictionary
To slap your penis on an unsuspecting victim's head, often done in college settings. This is generally done when the victim is sleeping, in a distracted state, (studying, eating, watching TV, etc.) or passed out due to excessive alcohol consumption. Urban Dictionary
A saying used to express blatant disbelief. Used in a similar fashion as the term "Yeah right." Urban Dictionary
A fist-on-fist greeting, front-to-front as if each person is punching each other on the hand Urban Dictionary
Noun | love, props, or a salutation verb | to greet someone, to hang out together Urban Dictionary
A form of greeting in which two people slap and grasp hands briefly. Similar to a high five, except dap is given chest high. Less frequently (and also quite corny), dap can be given in the form of pounding fists in a vertical manner. Urban Dictionary
The ceremonious action of two people exchanging props with one another by giving knuckle to knuckle props Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Dap
- Synonyms for dap
- Dap synonyms not found!!!
- Antonyms for dap
- Dap antonyms not found!
The word "dap" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Dap
- Dap cross reference not found!
What does dap mean?
Book Name | Author |
Make Me Lose E-Book | Ember Leigh |
Everything We Haven't Said E-Book | Nina Lane |
Once Upon a Beast E-Book | Kyra Jacobs |
Her Unexpected Cowboy E-Book | Danae Little |
Breaking Good E-Book | Madeline Ash |
App Name | Developer |
Microsoft Authenticator App Reviews | Microsoft Corporation |
Microsoft Copilot App Reviews | Microsoft Corporation |
Google Meet App Reviews | Google LLC |
SHEIN - Shopping Online App Reviews | ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD. |
Google App Reviews | Google LLC |