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(soccer) A simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

(soccer) A simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

(golf) A simple, short putt very close to the hole.

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"tap in" means: A simple, short putt very close to the hole.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"tap in" means: A simple, short putt very close to the hole.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

Cluster: intensifier
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#3·Apr 27, 2026US

(soccer) To kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goal.

Bent was again left with the simplest of finishes when Rooney picked out Young and he unselfishly crossed for Bent to tap in from inside the six-yard area.
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “He’s not attempting those at his “championships”. Guarantee there’s a lot of “That’s good boss, pick it up. I’ve seen you tap in enough sixty five footers to give that one to you.””

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
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