A type of stretched ear piercing where the plug tapers to a point behind the earlobe.
I was thinking about tunnels, but I think I'll get tapers after all.
by liaotin February 16, 2010
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The cowardly way a guy goes about phasing out a girl by gradually responding to calls and texts less and less or by responding only with short answers. (can be done by girls too)
This guy was totally into me and was texting me all the time but now he's giving me the taper! He responded to my last text with just a one-word answer and I haven't heard from him in over a week.
by katelindz December 4, 2008
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Tools used for stretching ear lobes usually. Not an accessory, but many people do wear them as jewelry. It is not safe though because it can imbalance your ears, since the sides are different sizes. The gauge size is at the bigger end of the taper.
"Can I buy some tapers to stretch my ears?"

"She used tapers as jewelry and now her ears are uneven."

"Dude! Those tapers are for stretching, not wearing!"
by meowroar July 9, 2013
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when athletes stop working out before an athletic event and just start "knocking boots"
damn, Phelps started tapering early for the Olympics
by GeddyLee August 16, 2004
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n. v. Someone who, often clandestinely will use microphone(s) on clothing, rigs etc. to record and disseminate live concerts, attractions
"Hey, my taper friends got the latest Harper show, do you want the shin?"
by Joe Smith March 9, 2003
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A male who conceals his genitals by taping them between his legs. Typically a transvestite.
Is that actually a chick, or a taper?
by The Duge February 6, 2009
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