ta-ta
interjection
\ tä-ˈtä
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Definition of ta-ta
chiefly British
—used to express farewell
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“Ta-ta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ta-ta. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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