tapster

Meanings

• noun

  A person who operates a tap, especially one in a pub or bar.

  - "The tapster pulled a pint for the thirsty customer."
  - "The tapster at the brewery ensured the beer taps were always in good condition."

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Synonyms

barkeep

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Variants

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tapster , tapsters

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Etymology

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Originally, a tapster was someone who operated a tap for drawing water. The term later came to be used for someone who served drinks in a pub or bar.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tapster' comes from the Old English word 'tapian', which means 'to tap'.

2. In some parts of the world, it is customary for the tapster to pour the first beer of the day for themselves before serving customers.

3. The Guinness World Record for the fastest time to pour a pint of beer is held by Dave Amsler, who set the record in 2005 with a time of 2.27 seconds. It is unclear if he was a tapster at the time of the record.

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Related Concepts

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1. bartender: A bartender is a person who prepares and serves drinks in a bar. The terms 'tapster' and 'bartender' are often used interchangeably, but a bartender may also mix cocktails and perform other tasks beyond just operating taps.

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Culture

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In literature, the tapster is often portrayed as a hardworking and dedicated individual who takes pride in serving their customers. In art, there are depictions of tapsters in various historical and cultural contexts, such as in paintings of English pubs or in illustrations of traditional German beer gardens.

How to Memorize "tapster"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing behind a bar, pulling a lever on a tap to pour a beer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tapster' with the image of a friendly, efficient person serving drinks in a pub or bar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a tapster is someone who 'taps' a beer tap to serve a beer.

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