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Definition of tatty

tatty

/ˈtæti/
tat · ty
Adverb:tattily
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tatty Lexical Profile

tatty Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

British Worn, shabby, dilapidated, or in poor condition as a result of age or neglect.

Example

"He pulled a tatty leather notebook from his coat pocket to jot down the address."

2

British Cheap, tasteless, or of low quality.

Example

"The beachfront stalls were filled with tatty plastic souvenirs and faded postcards."

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• Rhymes for tatty

• Nearby Words

tattoo
tattooer
tattooist
tatty
tau
taughannock
taunt

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 16th century from the Scottish and northern English dialect word 'tat' (meaning a tangled lock of hair or a rag), likely related to Old English 'tætteca' (a rag) and the verb 'tatter'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tatty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tatty
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