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tatty

One entry found.

Main Entry: tat·ty

Pronunciation: \ˈta-tē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): tat·ti·er; tat·ti·est

Etymology: perhaps akin to Old English tætteca rag — more at tatter

Date: 1513

: rather worn, frayed, or dilapidated : shabby <a tatty shirt>

— tat·ti·ness \-nəs\ noun

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