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\ ˈdaps \

Definition of daps

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now dialectal, England
: distinctive characteristics : habits, looks, mannerisms the very daps of my old aunt

daps

Definition of daps (Entry 2 of 2)

present tense third person singular of dap

plural of dap

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Plural noun

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“Daps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daps. Accessed 25 Jul. 2021.

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