tap out

verb

tapped out; tapping out; taps out

intransitive verb

: to run out of money by betting

Examples of tap out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Bank of America’s trading desk reported its lowest day of retail investor volume for 2025 on Thursday, a sign that that those investors may be tapped out. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025 Key Ingredients: Peptides, tamanu oil Finish: Dewy Shades: Six How to apply: Simply swipe across your cheeks and tap out with your fingers to blend. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 Economists said the weaker-than-expected figure was likely due to unseasonably cold weather that forced shoppers to hunker down, rather than a sign of the American shopper tapping out. Bryan Mena, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, Athletics fans have the shortest fuse, tapping out after just five straight defeats. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tap out

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tap out was in 1939

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tap out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap%20out. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!