Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tap city

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English

Syllables: tap c-i-ty
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The condition of having no money, described as an imaginary place.

American usage; Humorous; Slang

Example Sentences

"I can't lend you anything: I'm in Tap City."

Etymology

See tapped out.

Usage

American usage
Humorous
Slang

Questions

What does tap city mean?: The condition of having no money, described as an imaginary place.
Where does tap city come from?: See tapped out.

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