Meaning & Definition of word "Tat"
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Tat
/tæt/
noun:
- 1. a type of lace made by knotting threads together.
- Example: The tat she made was a beautiful addition to the tablecloth.
- 2. a small piece of something, often leftover or of little value.
- Example: He found some tat in the drawer that he decided to throw away.
verb:
- 1. to make lace by knotting threads together.
- Example: She learned how to tat delicate lace for her grandmother's handkerchief.
- 2. to make a series of quick, small moves or sounds.
- Example: The children began to tat around the playground, enjoying their carefree afternoon.
Etymology
Probably from Middle English, akin to 'tat' meaning a knot.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tatting lace:
The art of making lace by knotting threads together.
tat as you go:
To create lace or patterns during a project incrementally.
Related Words
lace:
A delicate fabric made from threads.
knot:
An interlacing of rope or thread.
Slang Meanings of tat
Meaning: A term used in some regions to refer to a small, insignificant thing.
Example Sentence: Don't worry about the tat; focus on the important stuff.
Meaning: Casual or trivial talk, often insignificant.
Example Sentence: We spent the afternoon just chatting about tat.