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tapper

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈtæpər/

KK: /ˈtæpər/

noun
Definition

A person or thing that taps, often used in contexts like music or machinery.


Example

The tapper created a rhythmic sound on the drum.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a tapper perform live?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?
Sloth A
They create such an amazing rhythm just by tapping their feet.
Sloth B
That sounds really cool; I’d love to see one sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
striker
pounder
tapper
Antonyms
dormant
inactive
slumberer
Root Explanation

**Tapper** → The word 'tapper' is derived from 'tap' (from Old English *tæppa*, meaning to strike or hit) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A tapper is a person who strikes or hits, often used in the context of tapping a keg or a similar action.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'strikes' or 'hits' something — that's what a tapper does, and the '-er' just means a person who performs that action.

Visually Confused Words
trapper
taper
strapper
yapper
wapper
topper
tipper
tamper
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