An English slang word word meaning a bribe
"If you need to get your motor through it's MOT just tap up Bill and he will sort you out"
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Tapping up is the attempt to crack onto somebody, not necesarily involving intercourse, maybe just a cheeky pull. It can also can be used in the context of failure.
"Tim tried to tap up that girl last night but failed"
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to rise above the rest of the crowd and stop an action even if everyone else around you is doing it. then to continue to be above it by being strong and continuing to not do the action and then encourage others around you to not to the action as well.
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