Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tap dance

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.19 in modern English

Syllables
tap -dance
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rhythmic dance in which the heels and toes of the dancer's shoes make a series of clicks.

noun

Any act or performance, especially one viewed as servile, designed to please, appease, or win the approval of others.

Inflected Forms

tap dances (plural)

Phrases

tap-dance tap-dancer

Frequently Paired Words

tap-dance tap-dancer

Synonyms

tap dog and pony show song and dance tap dancing

Questions

What does tap dance mean?
A rhythmic dance in which the heels and toes of the dancer's shoes make a series of clicks.

How to pronounce tap dance

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