tapper

Other forms: tappers

Definitions of tapper

1. noun

   a person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly
   “finger tappers irritated her”

   type of:

   individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

   a human being
2. noun

   a dancer who sounds out rhythms by using metal taps on the toes and heels of the shoes
   synonyms: tap dancer

   type of:

   dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean

   a performer who dances professionally
3. noun

   someone who wiretaps a telephone or telegraph wire
   synonyms: phone tapper, wiretapper

   type of:

   eavesdropper

   a secret listener to private conversations
4. noun

   a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks
   synonyms: tapster

   type of:

   publican, tavern keeper

   the keeper of a public house
5. noun

   a worker who uses a tap to cut screw threads
   type of:

   worker

   a person who works at a specific occupation