Definitions

1. verb

to beat or strike with the palm of the hand, especially in a gentle or soothing manner.

“She colaphized the baby’s back to comfort him after the fall.”

2. verb

to pat or stroke gently with the palm of the hand.

“The nurse colaphized the patient’s shoulder to help him relax.”

3. verb

to tap or strike lightly with the palm of the hand.

“The musician colaphized the drum to create a soothing rhythm.”

4. verb

to caress or fondle with a gentle tapping motion.

“The mother colaphized her child’s head to comfort him during a tantrum.”