tapping — the action of striking something gently and repeatedly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of striking something gently and repeatedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæpɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 가볍게 반복해서 두드리는 행위
Korean pronunciation: 태-핑 (강세: 태)
Example Sentences
- The impatient customer kept tapping his credit card on the counter while waiting.
- The tree tapping process requires careful timing to get the best sap.
- His nervous habit of pen tapping during exams drove everyone crazy.
tapping
NOUN//ˈtæpɪŋ//
the action of striking something gently and repeatedly
Gently tapping pen while thinking
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Tapping leads to clapping and snapping!
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Origin
게르만어 'tappa'에서 유래하여 가볍게 치는 소리를 모방한 의성어에서 발전했습니다. 마치 'tap tap' 하는 소리 그대로가 단어가 된 것이죠.
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“The impatient customer kept tapping his credit card on the counter while waiting.”
“The tree tapping process requires careful timing to get the best sap.”
“His nervous habit of pen tapping during exams drove everyone crazy.”
“The detective suspected phone tapping when he heard strange clicks.”
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