tap dance
noun
a dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles or with taps.
Origin of tap dance
1Probably earlier than 1925–30
Other definitions for tap-dance (2 of 2)
tap-dance
[ tap-dans, -dahns ]
verb (used without object),tap-danced, tap-danc·ing.
to perform a tap dance.
Origin of tap-dance
2First recorded in 1925–30
Other words from tap-dance
- tap-dancer, noun
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How to use tap dance in a sentence
He changed his name to Ronnie Rocket, becomes a bona fide rock star, and attracts a fetching tap-dancer, Electra-Cute.
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British Dictionary definitions for tap dance
tap dance
noun
a step dance in which the performer wears shoes equipped with taps that make a rhythmic sound on the stage as he dances
verbtap-dance (intr)
to perform a tap dance
Derived forms of tap dance
- tap-dancer, noun
- tap-dancing, noun
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