tippy-tappy

Definitions

Giving light or delicate touches, taps or blows.

Examples

“Ah, Bill, will you take⟳ my hand and show⟳ me how, will you dance⟳ with me with your tippy tappy toes?”

“these charming little creatures dancing a tippy-tappy rhythm in the middle of the downpour”

“[…]a tippy-tappy fighter, the sort⟳ of bloke that tries to score⟳ points by hitting at his opponent with meaningless jabs.”

“Our pre-requisite for Sheffield United this season is you have⟳ to turn⟳ up, be committed, be brave, work⟳ your socks off and make⟳ your opposite number⟳ beat⟳ you physically. We didn't do that, we tried to go tippy-tappy with one of the best teams in the Premier League and you can't do it.”

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