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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In a glittery dress, she closes with a ta-da of a final line.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2024
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
One of the more rare and delightful magic tricks in music goes ta-da anytime a virtuoso convinces us that they’re just messing around.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 20, 2022
Now I like the rainbow or the ta-da hands.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2018
He threw open the door to his lab with a sweeping ta-da motion and waved us inside.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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