A dastardly trap which is discovered by the intended victim, much too late to react in time.
or
Any situation where you are forced to make a spot decision
being the general who discovers a large group of imperial cruisers heading straight for his rebel fleet - "its a tarp!"
or
should i wear underwear today? - "a tarp!12"
"tarp" is the short form of "tarpaulin", which is a waterproofed canvas
"The tarp has sprung a leak"
Nirvana - Something In The Way
also known as a "trap" tarp came from misspelling the word trap.
little does the guy in the dark room know that the dick hes grabbing isnt his!
referring to a shirt or sweater
"is that your #1 tarp?"
"Hun, just put on a warm tarp and walk over here"
A misspelling of the word "trapped", often used in online RPG-games. This occurs when the player can't move in any direction, mostly because objects or other players are blocking his way.
A: Haha, look at that guy. He's totally cornered.
B: OMG, tarped.
The act of being ejaculated on, while wearing a rain poncho, or equivalent (e.g. garbage bag) by a group of masturbating men.
"I'm planning on checking out the Sunday night hentai show at the porno theatre, so I'm bringing a poncho. Let the tarping begin!"
OR:
"Sounds like it's raining."
"No, that's just those pervs tarping that old lady."