Tap City
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Meaning · English
The condition of having no money, described as an imaginary place.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I can't lend you anything: I'm in Tap City.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Tap City” mean?
The condition of having no money, described as an imaginary place.
Is “Tap City” formal or informal?
Tap City is generally humorous, slang.