tapespondingEtymologyFrom tapespondent + -ing, or (audio) tape + corresponding.nounFriendly communication by means of early audio tape recordings sent in the post, as engaged in by tapespondents.“Friendly Folk Association, Torquay (est. 1943). Social introductions, Pen-friends, Book-lovers, Stamps, Photography, Tapesponding, etc., 100 countries.”