dap Synonyms
Another word for dap
• noun (Context 1)
An informal gesture of greeting, solidarity, or respect consisting of a fist bump or a stylized slapping and clasping of hands.
"The players exchanged a quick fist bump before stepping onto the basketball court."
• verb (Context 2)
To greet or show respect to someone with a fist bump or a stylized clasping of hands (often followed by "up").
"He walked into the room and dapped his friends one by one."
• verb (Context 3)
To fish by letting the bait bob lightly on the surface of the water.
"The angler spent the afternoon dapping for trout along the shaded riverbank."
• noun (Context 4)
A quick, light bounce or dip on a surface, especially of a stone skipping across water.
"With a flick of his wrist, the flat stone made three clean daps across the calm pond."
• verb (Context 5)
To bounce, skip, or dip lightly across a surface, such as a ball on the ground or a bird on water.
"Swallows dapped over the surface of the lake to catch insects."
Opposites of dap
The opposite of dap shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: