tap dance
"Tap dance" is a dynamic and rhythmic dance style that uses the sound of the dancer's shoes striking the floor as an integral part of the performance.
Definition
B2Dance
(general)A dance style where dancers create rhythms by tapping their feet on a hard surface, often wearing shoes with metal plates on the heel and toe.
Example
- She took tap dance lessons to improve her rhythm and coordination.
C1Performance
(figurative, idiomatic)An act or effort made to please or gain approval from others, often seen as ingratiating.
Example
- His speech was just a tap dance to win over the skeptical audience.
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