Tat

Pronunciation: /tæt/

Definitions of tat

noun a colloquial term for rubbish or junk

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful tat on her wrist.

A2 The artist created a tat of a butterfly on his arm.

B1 Tats have become increasingly popular among young adults.

B2 He got a tat of his favorite quote inked on his chest.

C1 Her intricate tat sleeve took months to complete.

C2 The tattoo artist's skillful hand created a stunning tat on her back.

verb to do decorative needlework or create decorative patterns

Example Sentences

A1 I tat my own clothes to make them unique.

A2 She learned how to tat lace from her grandmother.

B1 Tatting is a traditional craft that requires patience and skill.

B2 The artisan tatted intricate designs on the tablecloth.

C1 After years of practice, she became a master at tatting delicate patterns.

C2 The expert tatted a beautiful doily using fine thread.

Examples of tat in a Sentence

formal The intricate design of the traditional tat on her arm was a symbol of her cultural heritage.

informal I heard she got a new tat on her back, it looks pretty cool.

slang Check out his sick tat, it's so badass.

figurative His words were like a tat on her heart, leaving a lasting impression.

Grammatical Forms of tat

• past tense: tatted
• plural: tats
• comparative: more tat
• superlative: most tat
• present tense: tat
• future tense: will tat
• perfect tense: have tatted
• continuous tense: is tatting
• singular: tat
• positive degree: tat
• infinitive: to tat
• gerund: tatting
• participle: tatted

Origin and Evolution of tat

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'tat' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'tatta', which means a rag or a piece of cloth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tat' evolved to also refer to small decorative items or pieces of work, such as in the context of 'tatting' which is a form of lace-making.