tatty
tatty · tattier · tattiest
Tattered; dilapidated, distressed, worn-out, tornTattered; dilapidated, distressed, worn-out, torn.
/ˈtæti/
» Tom's still got his tatty childhood teddy somewhere in the attic.
У Тома досі десь на горищі лежить пошарпаний плюшевий ведмедик з його дитинства. — deniko · CC BY 2.0 FR
deniko · Tatoeba · CC0Meaning
1 sensesTattered; dilapidated, distressed, worn-out, torn.
The tramp wore a tatty old overcoat.
More definitions
- showing signs of wear and tear
- tastelessly showy
Examples
2 sentencesTom's still got his tatty childhood teddy somewhere in the attic.
У Тома досі десь на горищі лежить пошарпаний плюшевий ведмедик з його дитинства. — deniko · CC BY 2.0 FR
The backpack looks a bit tatty now, but is still fully functional.
Origin
From tatter + -y.From tatter + -y.
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Forms
tattier, tattiestSynonyms
15 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form