ta-da

American  

[tuh-dah] / təˈdɑ /

Or ta-dah

interjection

1. (used as a jovial interjection in making an announcement, taking a bow, etc.)

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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

“Still no fever. Looks like you’re all better. And I’ve got something that might bring you to a full recovery. Ta-da!”

From Literature

So I could have been like, “ Ta-da! that was supposed to happen,” but that was unavoidable, so I don’t work with animals anymore.

From Los Angeles Times

In a glittery dress, she closes with a ta-da of a final line.

From New York Times

Kenya positioned herself a few inches behind him and added novelty to the mimicry, unfolding first one wing, then half of the other, then the second half: Ta-da!

From New York Times

It was probably that period between the bad, really bad review, and the “Ta-da! Here he is, folks.”

From Los Angeles Times