tape ape

A low-level computer operator or systems administrator. So named for one of the customary duties of such a position, which was to start backups manually from the command line, switch tapes as needed, and monitor the backup for successful completion.

Storage Area Networks, RAID arrays, tape jukeboxes, and the like have largely rendered such jobs obsolete.

"I started out as a third-shift tape ape because I knew a few Unix commands and could use a shell prompt. Taught myself systems administration and programming while watching the tapes spin and now I'm a software developer."

by bikergeek April 19, 2013

Gaf Tape

Tape commonly used in the entertainment industry. Better and more expensive than duct tape (about $17 a roll).

v. Gaf, pp. Gaffing, pt. Gaffed

Go and gaf up that mic.

by Vaelen April 24, 2005

100mph tape

Another name for duct tape. It was used on military airplanes and weapons, and still is today.

There's a hole in the plane, let's stick some of that 100mph tape on it!

by Dr. Verde November 28, 2013

Tape media

A generic term referring to any kind of media stored on magnetic tape, whether analog or digital.

VHS and audio cassette are the two best examples of tape media formats

by Ryan900USAYT December 5, 2022

Staple Tape

Literal tape with staples in it. Does it make it better? According to the propaganda! (Staple Tape is not available in any stores and must be made by the user. Schools offer the supplies for free if the teachers aren’t looking.)

Person #1: My pants just ripped and scotch tape won’t hold them together. Do you have anything stronger?
Person #2: I’ll make some Staple Tape!
Person #1: Will it hold?
Person #2: Obviously, it’s Staple Tape!

by Nova72Scotia September 16, 2020

Tape Play

To enact casual bondage using tape of any form. Usually started by a roleplay following the tape theme. Can be used as a word to make someone more comfortable or confident from this form of casual bondage, not seeming as ‘weird’.

“Hey, you like bondage?”
“Yes, just Tape Play though, I’d hate to have to have the tape ripped off my bare skin”

by Weirdo Supreme April 24, 2021

tape trader

When you get in the business of selling & trading VHS cassette tapes. This was popular in the 90's and early 2000's & was popularised with tapes of wrestling such as WWF, ECW, AJPW, World of Sport & WCW.

tape trader
Deat BWL, I'll have a order of a 736b, 836c, 938j & 528n please.

by Lord Mountevans December 8, 2016