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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tapping

/tæpɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does tapping mean?

verb, noun

The act of hitting or striking something lightly, typically with the fingers or a small object. A light, repeated striking sound, often made by the fingers on a surface.

Example

"She began tapping her foot impatiently as she waited for the music to start."

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