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taps aff
What does taps aff mean?
Literally 'tops off'; used to mark the (rare) hot, sunny weather when Scots strip to the waist.
"Sun's oot, it's a taps aff day the day!"
Origin
Modern Scots colloquial phrase, 'taps' (tops) + 'aff' (off), popularised online.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'taps aff' mean?
Literally 'tops off' — it marks a rare hot, sunny day in Scotland warm enough to strip to the waist.
Where did 'taps aff' come from?
It's a modern Scots colloquial phrase that was popularised online, especially on social media during heatwaves.
How is 'taps aff' used?
As in 'Sun's oot, it's a taps aff day the day!' — the sun's out, it's a top-off kind of day.
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