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tip-tap, n. (a.), v.|ˈtɪptæp|
[f. tip n.2 or v.1 + tap n.2 or v.2; or reduplication of tap n.2 or v.2, with alternation of vowel (cf. zig-zag, pit-a-pat).]
a. A repeated tapping or light knocking of alternating character, or the sound made by it.
b. attrib. or adj. That taps repeatedly.
c. v. To tap repeatedly or in alternation; hence tip-ˈtapping ppl. a.
d. as adv. With a tapping sound. Also tip-tap-toe = tick-tack-toe.
1604Marston Malcontent iii. v, Liues not more faith in a home thrusting tongue, Then in these fencing tip tap Courtiers? a1847Eliza Cook Winter is here i, The old robin has come To remind us with tip-tapping bill. 1849[Dinsdale] Durham Gloss. (E.D.D.), Tip-tap-toe. 1892Barrett Essex Highways, etc. 56 The tip-tap of the flail may yet be heard. 1905Westm. Gaz. 29 Nov. 1/3 Many a time and oft have I sat in the sun and hearkened to the tip-tap, tip-tap of his tiny hammer. 1911H. S. Walpole Mr. Perrin & Mr. Traill vi. 104 He came tip-tap across the floor to him. |