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toe-tappingly en · ADV

Etymology

From tap one's toes. Also from toe-tapping.

Meanings

1. (idiomatic) In the manner of pleasing rhythmic music, as would make one tap one's toes.
   • the "goth rap" bit isn't quite as toe-tappingly catchy as it was before. 1996 April 24, Richard Stuart, “Review of Cradle Of Filth - 'Vempire'”, in alt.rock-n-roll.metal.death (Usenet):
   • Zoidberg: It's toe-tappingly tragic! 2001 April, Matt Groening, “Bendin' in the Wind”, in Futurama, season 3, episode 13:
   • I saw this at the end of last week, and it struck me how much more toe tappingly infectious and resonant NBC's score and songs were than The Lion King's. 1994 December 15, Pete Clinch, “Nightmare before Christmas”, in bit.listserv.cinema-l (Usenet):

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