[dap], (Verb)

Definitions:
- fish by letting the fly (but not the line) bob lightly on the water
(e.g: dapping was almost a sure-fire method)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (as a verb): symbolic of a flicking movement, similar to dab

[dap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fishing fly used when dapping
(e.g: most of the fish are being taken on the dap)

- rubber-soled shoes
(e.g: hi-hats and daps are the order of the day)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (as a verb): symbolic of a flicking movement, similar to dab

[dap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a handshake that involves slapping palms, bumping fists, or snapping fingers
(e.g: everybody laughed and gave daps and high fives)


Phrases:

Origin:
1970s: of uncertain origin; perhaps from tap or dab

[dap], (Verb)

Definitions:
- greet or acknowledge (someone) with a handshake involving slapping palms, bumping fists, or snapping fingers
(e.g: they dapped me up and embraced me)


Phrases:

Origin:
1970s: of uncertain origin; perhaps from tap or dab