"tippy-tappy" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more tippy-tappy [comparative], most tippy-tappy [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} tippy-tappy (comparative more tippy-tappy, superlative most tippy-tappy)
  1. Giving light or delicate touches, taps or blows.

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