Meaning & Definition of word "Tat"

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.