ta-ra

/ tæˈrɑː /

sentence substitute

1. informal.
   goodbye; farewell

Word History and Origins

Origin of ta-ra¹

C20: variant of ta-ta

Example Sentences

"Ta-ra-ra, ta-ra-ra," rang the British bugle through the forest, announcing our approach to the American army.

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And we fell back on the guitar-case, and the flower-painting, and the songs about never leaving off dancing, Ta ra la!

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Then the ta-ra-ta-ta-ra of the bugle, the explosive voice crying, "Escort for the colour!"

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The orchestra ceases, and a Checktaker at the Pit door whistles "Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay!"

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Earl's Court, particularly, is becoming quite a modern Vauxhall—Tan-ta-ra-ra!

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