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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A peripheral for video game consoles that increases the number of controller ports, allowing more players to participate.
2. 2
   A text-entry system for mobile phones where each button has several characters, accessed in turn by repeatedly tapping the button. uncountable

Etymology

From multi- + tap.

Related phrases

mobile phonevideo game console

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