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View synonyms for tap dance
tap dance
1noun
- 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.
tap-dance
2[ tap-dans, -dahns ]
verb (used without object)
, tap-danced, tap-danc·ing.
- to perform a 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
verb
- to perform a tap dance
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Derived Forms
- ˈtap-ˌdancer, noun
- ˈtap-ˌdancing, noun
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Other Words From
- tap-dancer noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tap dance1
Probably earlier than 1925–30
Origin of tap dance2
First recorded in 1925–30
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Example Sentences
But Kasich will perform some meek tap dance about repeal and replace, leaving the good parts.
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In their U.N. tap dance, Mr. Obama made nicer noises than Mr. Rouhani and was willing to be seen with a reluctant Mr. Rouhani.
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I have to do this little tap-dance and sell the film to them.
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Recognizing the ticklishness of this particular economic idea, Paul begins to tap dance.
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Plus, Tina and Brittany got to make use of their tap-dance skills!
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The "time-step" and "break" are the keys to tap dancing and must be mastered before the tap dance can be learned.
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