Definition

A person or thing that marks or labels something, often used in games or to describe someone who creates graffiti.

Example

The tagger quickly ran away after leaving his mark on the wall.

Conversation

Did you see that tag on the wall downtown?

Yeah, I noticed it! It’s pretty impressive.

I wonder who the tag artist is; they have some serious talent.

I heard it's a local artist who's been getting a lot of attention lately.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tagger → The word is formed from "tag" (from Middle English *taggen*, meaning to attach or fasten) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A tagger is a person who attaches or fastens tags, often used in the context of labeling or marking.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'attaches' ('tag') something to another thing, and the '-er' just means a person. A tagger is someone who attaches tags.

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