ta ta

[ tah tah ]

/ tɑ ˈtɑ /

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interjection Chiefly British.

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Origin of ta ta

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

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How to use ta ta in a sentence

I gotta say—I think this past year was pretty bad for music.
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I said it and I gotta stand on it, but it is an interesting situation.
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Gotta have the beret and megaphone if I want people to take me seriously!
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“You gotta play ‘Halo’ for your angel-fish,” she instructs.
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You kind of just gotta go out, live your life, and be happy with who you are.
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The girl seemed to love her well in return, and called her endearingly Tan'tante.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
If the Pawnees came here instead of Ma-to-ho-ta they would have run off that pony.
Three Sioux Scouts|Elmer Russell Gregor
Purtúna nga miabut ka kay gikinahanglan ta ka, It is a good thing you came because I need you.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Iripurt ta ka sa manidyǐr, I shall report you to the manager.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Musinabadu lang ku ug pangagwa basta lang mahumut ta, I will use the perfume sparingly just enough to smell sweet.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff

British Dictionary definitions for ta ta

ta-ta

/ (tæˈtɑː) /

sentence substitute

British informal goodbye; farewell

Word Origin for ta-ta

C19: of unknown origin

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