Ghetto tape has nothing to do with the word 'ghetto' other than the fact that it isn't high-quality or priced. Ghetto tape is any sticky, tape-like substance that is designed and named for use as a certain thing, then turned around and used as another.
My dad used gauze to cover my tennis racquet handle, instead of the normal tournagrip. Gauze, while being used for medicinal purposes, was now doubled as ghetto tape for tennis.
by Bditwwolsd June 22, 2010

A phrase or saying for having a record or documentation of something that occurred/event. Does not have to be on a tape or VHS recorder, can be any type of media such as video, audio or photography. Any device can be used for this, even modern devices.
Emily busted her shit on the stairs. Her friend Janie laughs and says "I wish I had gotten that on tape!"
Therefore getting that on tape.
Therefore getting that on tape.
by rightasrain May 6, 2016

by human i think February 3, 2023

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!
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

A person who is very knowledgeable about music, from any genre, from the mid 80's to the mid 90's when digital audio tapes were in heavy circulation.
I'm not feeling these new kats coming into the rap game, now a days. I'm still a tape warm at heart, all I listen to is illmatic and Paid in Full
by Food.N.Liquor June 24, 2009

by Dr. Verde November 28, 2013

by Gryphion September 22, 2016
