tapotement

[ tuh-poht-ment ]

/ təˈpoʊt mɛnt /

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noun

the use of various light, quick chopping, slapping, or beating strokes on the body during massage.

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Origin of tapotement

1885–90; <French, equivalent to tapot(er) to tap, drum on, with the fingers or edge of the hand (tap(er) to tap, strike (expressive v. akin to tap¹) + -oter frequentative or attenuating suffix) + -ment-ment

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