Phrase guide

lap dance

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An erotic form of entertainment, typically at a men's club, where a naked or nearly-nude performer straddles a customer and moves in a rhythmic, sexual manner over their lap.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To perform a lap dance.

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History

Etymology

From lap + dance.

Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: lapdance — erotic form of entertainment
  • Estonian: sületants — erotic form of entertainment
  • Finnish: sylitanssi — erotic form of entertainment
  • French: lap dance — erotic form of entertainment
  • French: danse-contact — erotic form of entertainment
  • German: Lapdance — erotic form of entertainment
  • Icelandic: kjöltudans — erotic form of entertainment
  • Irish: damhsa gabhail — erotic form of entertainment
  • Italian: lap dance — erotic form of entertainment
  • Japanese: ラップダンス (rappudansu) — erotic form of entertainment
  • Spanish: baile de regazo — erotic form of entertainment
  • Turkish: kucak dansı — erotic form of entertainment
  • Turkish: şeve — erotic form of entertainment