Tatty

Tatty

/หˆtรฆti/
Noun United Kingdom

A description for something that’s tired and out of fashion. Like an old Seaside resort town.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Tatty, that is."
"I've never seen such a Tatty in all my life."

Etymology & History

British shabby, worn. British condition criticism from 'tattered'. 'Tatty old thing' British deteriorated. Working-class British quality judgment. Reflects British wear vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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