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General Slang
dap
DAP · noun · slang
A fist-bump or elaborate friendly handshake
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A greeting handshake — a pound, fist-bump, or intricate ritual between friends. To 'give dap' is to greet or show respect.
“They gave each other dap before the game.”
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dap In A Sentence
They gave each other dap before the game.
Origin & Usage
AAVE, emerging in the late 1960s (often glossed as 'dignity and pride'); standard NYC greeting.
People Also Ask
What does 'dap' mean?
It's a greeting handshake — a fist-bump, pound, or elaborate ritual between friends. To 'give dap' is to greet or show respect.
Where does 'dap' come from?
It emerged from AAVE in the late 1960s, often glossed as 'dignity and pride,' and is a standard NYC greeting.
How do you use 'dap'?
Use it for a friendly greeting handshake, as in 'They gave each other dap before the game.'
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