Definitions for tapper
tap·per

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. tapster, tappernoun

   a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks

2. tappernoun

   a person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly

   "finger tappers irritated her"

3. tappernoun

   a worker who uses a tap to cut screw threads

4. tapper, wiretapper, phone tappernoun

   someone who wiretaps a telephone or telegraph wire

5. tap dancer, tappernoun

   a dancer who sounds out rhythms by using metal taps on the toes and heels of the shoes

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tappernoun

   One who taps

2. tappernoun

   A tap-dancer

3. tappernoun

   A phone tapper or wiretapper

4. tappernoun

   A tapster

5. tappernoun

   In early wireless telegraphs, a device used to shake loose the filings of a coherer.

6. tappernoun

   The lesser spotted woodpecker.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tapper

   A tapper is a person or a tool that utilizes a tapping process, which involves creating threads on the inside of a hole, or touching something lightly and repeatedly. The term can also refer to someone who taps trees in order to extract sap for producing syrup or other products. The specific definition may vary depending on the context.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tappernoun

   the lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopus minor); -- called also tapperer, tabberer, little wood pie, barred woodpecker, wood tapper, hickwall, and pump borer

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tapper

   Tapper, also known as Root Beer Tapper, is a 1983 arcade game released by Bally Midway. The goal of the game is to serve beer and collect empty mugs and tips.

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tapper

   The key used in single needle telegraph transmitters. It comprises two flat springs L, E, each with a handle, normally pressed upward against one contact bar Z, and when pressed down by the operator making contact against a lower bar C when messages are to be transmitted. A double tapper, such as shown, is used for each instrument. Synonyms--Double Tapper Key--Pedal Key.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. TAPPER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Tapper is ranked #12978 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Tapper surname appeared 2,366 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Tapper.
   
   81.4% or 1,928 total occurrences were White.
   13.4% or 317 total occurrences were Black.
   2.2% or 53 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2% or 48 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.5% or 12 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.3% or 8 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Person
   • Publican
   • Worker

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce tapper?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say tapper in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tapper in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tapper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of tapper in a Sentence

1. Rick Santorum:

   The Lead with Jake Tapper.

2. Ron DeSantis:

   I'm confused by the question, the question was whether or not Jake Tapper thinks Donald Trump is a good role model for the children of Florida.

3. Jared Polis:

   We always wish, Jake Tapper, that I had next week's information and next month's information available to me today.

4. Jake Tapper:

   Oh, that's what I thought. Originally I got confused, so, no, Jake Tapper's not. Donald Trump is weak. And Donald Trump performs as all weak people do.

5. Andrew Gillum:

   So, no, Jake Tapper's not. Donald Trump is weak. And Donald Trump performs as all weak people do, they become bullies. And Ron DeSantis is Ron DeSantis acolyte. Ron DeSantis's trying out to be the Trump apprentice.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tapper
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tapper
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapper
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=tapper
6. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=tapper
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=tapper