taps aff

English

Etymology

From Scots taps (“tops”) aff (“off”).

Adjective

taps aff (not comparable)

1. (Scotland, Northern Ireland, humorous, chiefly of men) topless in warm weather.
   • 2013, Lisa Gray, Rangers FC We Don't Do Walking Away: The Incredible Inside Story of a Season in the Third Division, Black & White Publishing, →ISBN:

     But the Union Bears decided it was a “taps aff” kind of day and celebrated Hemmings' goal by displaying their bare chests.

   • 2015 February 12, “Only in Glasgow: 'taps aff' man features in Partick Google Maps”, in Glasgow Evening Times‎^[1]:

     For a street view search of Partick's Merkland Street has unveiled a man who appears to be dancing in the middle of the street with his "taps aff".

   • 2016 December 3, “REVIEW: Biffy Clyro, Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle”, in Shields Gazette‎^[2]:

     Neil took to the stage wearing a huge white coat, but after four songs it was "taps aff" as he joined the Johnstons in playing naked from the waist up.