tapoter — meaning in English

English meaning

• dab verb To touch something lightly and repeatedly with a soft object, without rubbing.
• pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
• tap noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.

Senses

tapoter is used for these senses in English:

• dab (transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
• pat To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

dab — full definition

1. verb To touch something lightly and repeatedly with a soft object, without rubbing.
2. verb To perform the "dab," a dance move where you drop your head and raise an arm, resting your face in the crook of your elbow.
3. noun A small amount of something soft or wet.

pat — full definition

1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.

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