taps aff en · ADJ
Etymology
From Scots taps (“tops”) aff (“off”).
Meanings
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(Northern-Ireland, Scotland, humorous, not-comparable, of men) topless in warm weather.
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".
2015 February 12, “Only in Glasgow: 'taps aff' man features in Partick Google Maps”, in Glasgow Evening Times:But the Union Bears decided it was a “taps aff” kind of day and celebrated Hemmings' goal by displaying their bare chests.
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: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.
2016 December 3, “REVIEW: Biffy Clyro, Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle”, in Shields Gazette: