celebratorytap
nounUK /ˈsɛl.ə.brə.tɔː.ri tæp/
US /ˈsɛl.ə.brə.tɔːr.i tæp/
A celebratory tap is a happy little pat you give someone to say good job.
After she scored the goal, her teammates gave her a celebratory tap on the back.
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2. A light touch on a device to mark a happy event.
He gave the bell a celebratory tap after finishing the race.
3. A small tap on a glass to get attention for a toast.
She gave her glass a celebratory tap before making the speech.
4. A quick, joyful tap on a drum or surface during a party.
The drummer added a celebratory tap at the end of the song.