Associations to the word «Tatty»

Wiktionary

TATTY, noun. (Northern England) (Geordie) (slang) potato
TATTY, adjective. Dilapidated, distressed, worn-out, torn
TATTY, noun. (India) A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters.
TATTY BYE, interjection. (slang) goodbye
TATTY CAKE, noun. (Scotland) A potato scone; made from flour and cooked potatoes, but no onions.
TATTY CAKES, noun. Plural of tatty cake
TATTY SCONE, noun. (Scotland) A potato scone; made from flour and cooked potatoes, but no onions.

Dictionary definition

TATTY, adjective. Showing signs of wear and tear; "a ratty old overcoat"; "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains".
TATTY, adjective. Tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments".

Wise words

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