tippy-tappy meaning: definition, quotations

tippy-tappy

adj

Giving light or delicate touches, taps or blows.

Ah, Bill, will you take my hand and show me how, will you dance with me with your tippy tappy toes?1989, Hilma Wolitzer, In the Flesh:
these charming little creatures dancing a tippy-tappy rhythm in the middle of the downpour2020, Edward Forde Hickey, Reflections: More Tales from Tipperary:

2 more examples

[…]a tippy-tappy fighter, the sort of bloke that tries to score points by hitting at his opponent with meaningless jabs.2022, Tyson Fury, Gloves Off:
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.24 September 2023, Carl Asaba quoted in BBC Soundshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cv245eygy7vo (original link https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0gggp41)