Schuhplattler noun2 •A folk dance from Bavaria and Austria in which the thighs and the soles of the shoes are slapped. •One who dances the Schuhplattler.Brassy German bands play oompapah music for gaily costumed locals, ethnic dancers, Schuhplattlers, and entertainers from Munich and Austria. — 1987 formsSchuhplattlers · schuhplattlers