taputus — meaning in English

English meaning

• chuck noun A cut of beef from the shoulder area, or the meat itself.
• pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.

Senses

taputus is used for these senses in English:

• chuck A gentle touch or tap.
• handclapping The activity of clapping hands, especially as part of a musical performance.

chuck — full definition

1. noun A cut of beef from the shoulder area, or the meat itself.
2. noun A device that grips a drill bit, workpiece, or similar object firmly in place.
3. verb Informal: to throw something, often carelessly.
4. verb Informal: to discard or throw something away.
5. verb Informal, British: to end a relationship with someone; to dump.

pat — full definition

1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.

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