What is what does tapout means?

Tapout is a term commonly used in combat sports such as mixed martial arts or wrestling. It means to surrender or give up by tapping on the opponent or the mat. It is a way of verbally communicating the surrender to the referee or the opponent during a submission hold, to avoid further injury or harm. The term tapout has also been popularized in the fashion industry, with the creation of the Tapout clothing brand that caters to the combat sports enthusiasts.