English · Phrasal verb Attested

tap out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạo ra bằng cách gõ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly either on the arena or the opponent's body.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nộp đơn cho đối thủ bằng cách gõ tay

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To force (an opponent) to submit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đối thủ phải nộp đơn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “tap out” mean?

To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.

Is “tap out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.