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Tatty Definition & Meaning

tatty
adjective
  1. showing signs of wear and tear; "a ratty old overcoat"; "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains"
  2. tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"

"Tatty" in song lyrics

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  • "Where your tat, tat, tatty"
    Legit Ballaz — Tattoo

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Frequently asked questions

What does tatty mean?
showing signs of wear and tear; "a ratty old overcoat"; "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains" tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"
What part of speech is tatty?
Tatty is an adjective.
How many definitions does tatty have?
Tatty has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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