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tatter
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1tat·ter

verb \ˈta-tər\

Definition of TATTER

transitive verb
: to make ragged
intransitive verb
: to become ragged

Examples of TATTER

  1. <the kids will tatter that doll beyond repair if they don't quit yanking on it>

First Known Use of TATTER

14th century

Related to TATTER

Synonyms
rend, ribbon, rip, rive, shred, tear

Rhymes with TATTER

attar, batter, blatter, chatter, clatter, flatter, hatter, latter, matter, natter, patter, plaiter, platter, ratter, scatter, shatter, smatter, spatter, splatter

2tatter

noun

Definition of TATTER

1
: a part torn and left hanging : shred
2
plural : tattered clothing : rags
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Origin of TATTER

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse tǫturr tatter; akin to Old English tætteca rag, Old High German zotta matted hair, tuft
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with TATTER

batter, chatter, clatter, flatter, matter, natter, patter, plaiter, scatter, shatter, smatter, spatter, splatter

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