Tatter

Pronunciation: /ˈtætər/

Definitions of tatter

noun a small torn piece of material, typically one that is part of a larger piece

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a dress with tatters at the hem.

A2 The old flag was in tatters after the storm.

B1 The homeless man's clothes were in tatters.

B2 The book was so worn that the pages were in tatters.

C1 The once beautiful tapestry was now in tatters from age.

C2 The reputation of the company was in tatters after the scandal.

Examples of tatter in a Sentence

formal The old book was in tatters after years of use.

informal Her dress was all tattered after the wild party last night.

slang I can't believe you're still wearing those tattered jeans.

figurative The community was in tatters after the scandal broke out.

Grammatical Forms of tatter

• past tense: tattered
• plural: tatters
• comparative: more tattered
• superlative: most tattered
• present tense: tatters
• future tense: will tatter
• perfect tense: have tattered
• continuous tense: is tattering
• singular: tatter
• positive degree: tatter
• infinitive: to tatter
• gerund: tattering
• participle: tattered

Origin and Evolution of tatter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tatter' originated from Middle English 'tater' which was derived from Old Norse 'tǫturr' meaning rag or tatter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tatter' has retained its original meaning of a torn or ragged piece of cloth, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe something that is in a state of disrepair or ruin.