lap dancing
lap dancing
Pronunciation
/ˈlæpˌdænsɪŋ/
lap: /læp/ - /l/ (voiced alveolar lateral approximant), /æ/ (near-open front unrounded vowel), /p/ (voiceless bilabial plosive)
danc: /dæns/ - /d/ (voiced alveolar plosive), /æ/ (near-open front unrounded vowel), /n/ (voiced alveolar nasal), /s/ (voiceless alveolar fricative)
-ing: /ɪŋ/ - /ɪ/ (near-close near-front unrounded vowel), /ŋ/ (voiced velar nasal)
Word Form Variations
Noun, singular: lap dancing
Noun, plural: lap dancings
Verb: lap dance, lap dances, lap dancing, lap danced
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
1. a. A form of erotic entertainment in which a performer, typically in a nightclub or similar venue, moves sensually while seated on a customer's lap. This activity is often associated with stripping and may involve physical contact, though it is generally not considered a sexual act.
Synonyms: striptease, exotic dancing
Antonyms: (None, as this is a specific type of activity)
b. The act or practice of engaging in this form of entertainment as a profession.
Synonyms: exotic dancing, stripping
Antonyms: (None, as this is a specific practice)
Verb
1. To perform a lap dance for someone.
Example: "She lap danced for the customer for several minutes."
Synonyms: exotic dance
Antonyms: (None, as this is a specific action)
Examples of Use
Noun
"The article detailed the history of the King’s Cross area, mentioning that it was once a hub for prostitution and lap dancing clubs before being redeveloped." (The Guardian, July 2024)
"We were discussing the new zoning regulations for the downtown area, and a city council member brought up the issue of whether to allow new businesses that offer lap dancing services."
"He wrote a novel about a young woman who, after losing her job, finds work at a club that specializes in lap dancing."
"In a scene from the movie, a character is celebrating his bachelor party at a strip club, and a performer comes over and offers him a lap dancing session."
Verb
"The documentary explores the lives of women who lap dance for a living, focusing on their motivations and experiences."
"In the series finale, a group of friends goes to Las Vegas, and one of them jokes that he's going to lap dance for his wife to celebrate their anniversary."
"She told a podcast host that she worked in a club where she had to lap dance to earn a living to support her family."
"The magazine article included an interview with an exotic dancer who said, 'I don't just lap dance; I'm an entertainer who connects with my audience.'"
10 Famous Quotes Using Lap Dancing
"I have never had a lap dance in Tampa or any other part of Florida. If I ever did have a lap dance, I don't think I would be discussing television ideas with the girl that was giving it to me." - Stan Lee
"Space tourism is God's way of telling you you aren't spending enough on lap dances, baccarat and cocaine." - Bill Maher
"When I got a lap dance, because I was 17, they had to put a massive pillow between me and the girl when she was grinding me." - Emile Hirsch
"I love that red wine is good for you... I want to hear more things in life like, 'Red wine, in conjunction with a lap dance, while watching NFL football, is the best cardiovascular workout you can have.'" - Dom Irrera
"We must regard Sarah Palin as the Carmella Soprano of the GOP -- an enabling wife of organized crime, who sees, hears and speaks no evil of the boys in her old-boy network for whom she does this ideological lap dance." - Cintra Wilson
"It doesn't bother me if my boyfriend gets a lap dance when I'm there." - Stacy Keibler
"I'm not a stripper, I'm a confidence builder. I make men feel like they're the only one in the room until the next guy pays for a lap dance." (Original quote)
"I was never good at school. I hate computers and have no patience with fixing things. I had the choice of being an enforcer or a gigolo. Of course, you would. I'd totally pay to have you give me a lap dance." (Bijou Hunter, Damaged and the Outlaw)
"The flowers are for the woman I glimpsed for just a moment the other night before she ran away with tears brimming in her eyes... That's the woman I see when I look at you... I'd totally pay to have you give me a lap dance." (Grace Willows, Lap Dancing)
"Can I practice my lap dance skills on you?" (Original quote)
Etymology
The word "lap dancing" is a modern compound word, meaning it's made by combining two existing words: "lap" and "dancing."
The word "lap" comes from Old English læppa, which referred to a loose fold or flap of clothing. Over time, it evolved to mean the part of the body from the waist to the knees when a person is sitting. This sense of "lap" is what we use today.
"Dancing" comes from the Old French word dancier, which meant to move the body rhythmically, usually to music.
The phrase "lap dancing" emerged much later, combining these two words to describe a specific type of erotic performance. The first known use of the term in print appears to be in the late 1980s, coinciding with the rise of a new style of strip club entertainment. The term's meaning has remained consistent since its inception, referring to the act of a performer dancing while seated on a customer's lap.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Lap Dancing
Give a lap dance
Get a lap dance
A lap dancing club
A lap dancing license
(Original) To give someone a verbal lap dance (meaning: to flatter or butter someone up excessively)
(Original) To perform a fiscal lap dance (meaning: to provide overly favorable financial terms in a way that suggests a conflict of interest)
(Original) A full-contact lap dance (referring to a particularly aggressive or uninhibited performance)
(Original) A free lap dance (used ironically to mean something is offered at no cost, but still has strings attached)
(Original) In for a lap dance, in for a penny (meaning: if you're going to do something risky or slightly scandalous, you might as well go all the way)
(Using synonym) A burlesque show on your knees (meaning a metaphorical, over-the-top performance for someone's benefit)
Vocabulary-Based Stories from SEA
Source Information
Definition of lap dancing from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
