The Dap includes simple to very intricate series of rhythmic hand slaps, clasps, hand and arm gestures exchanged between two persons as a sign of personal greeting, respect and group solidarity. Has origin in greetings developed and practiced by members of Black Power organizations founded in southern California in the early 1970s and then became common place and outlawed practice among African-American draftees and soldiers stateside and abroad during the latter years of the Vietnam War. Was soon adopted by huge duck bill cap, suspender and knicker attired African-American street and club dancers who originated the dance known as "Lockstepping." Best known Lock Stepper is Fred Barry aka Rerun from the hit 1970s black TV sitcom, "What's Happenin'?"
simplest of Daps is to tap closed fists together one time horizontally or vertically.
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To slap your penis on an unsuspecting victim's head, often done in college settings. This is generally done when the victim is sleeping, in a distracted state, (studying, eating, watching TV, etc.) or passed out due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Paul is passed out on the couch. Someone should go dap him!
by craniac24 November 10, 2015
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Old fashioned running shoe, plimsol, pump.
Derived from an advertisment for Dunlop Athletic Plimsols' but now a common term for sports shoes and trainers in parts of England and Wales.
Teacher to class: "get your daps on" (hurry up).
Also, 'diahorrea' is shit with daps on....
by MoLincs September 20, 2009
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West Country (UK) phrase, where by a man slaps his penis on another persons cheek/face when they are not looking as a form of insult.
Last night at Jeff's house, Dave got a proper dapping!
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A saying used to express blatant disbelief. Used in a similar fashion as the term "Yeah right."
Williard: "Yeah, I jumped a 50 foot gap on my dirt bike yesterday, it was awesome.
Matt: DAP!!!
by Matthew J. Pumperton January 8, 2008
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