ta-da
Americaninterjection
Usage
What does ta-da mean? Ta-da is an enthusiastic interjection used when presenting or revealing something, especially to bring attention to it and produce excitement. An interjection is a term that is used, usually by itself, to express emotion. Ta-da is informal and is often used to be a bit funny or silly. It is most commonly spelled ta-da or ta-dah, but it is often stylized to reflect how it is said, as in ta-daaaah! When spoken, it is often accompanied by a gesture toward the thing being presented. Example: Without further ado, here is the winning floral arrangement! Ta-da!
Example Sentences
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They're a clever change from the traditional chocolate, come together in a snap and really deliver on the ta-da factor.
From Salon ● May 5, 2022
Now I like the rainbow or the ta-da hands.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2018
The six-person tent, he argued, could be erected by a lake and — ta-da!
From Washington Post ● Jul. 16, 2015
Rock’s introduction seemed like a ta-da to nowhere: even Murphy wasn’t the next Eddie Murphy.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 16, 2015
“Here it is,” Lovey said, pointing at her favorite plant, having her ta-da moment.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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