Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

taps aff

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.85 in modern English

Syllables: tap-s aff
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

topless in warm weather.

Humorous

Example Sentences

"But the Union Bears decided it was a “taps aff” kind of day and celebrated Hemmings' goal by displaying their bare chests."
"For a street view search of Partick's Merkland Street has unveiled a man who appears to be dancing in the middle of the street with his "taps aff"."
"Neil took to the stage wearing a huge white coat, but after four songs it was "taps aff" as he joined the Johnstons in playing naked from the waist up."

Etymology

From Scots taps (“tops”) aff (“off”).

Usage

Humorous

Questions

What does taps aff mean?: topless in warm weather.
Where does taps aff come from?: From Scots taps (“tops”) aff (“off”).

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