ta ta

[tah tah]

interjection

Chiefly British.

1. goodbye.

ta-ta

/ tæˈtɑː /

1. informal,  goodbye; farewell

Word History and Origins

Origin of ta ta¹

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of ta ta¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

“I used to ta- ta- ta- talk — talk like that wh- wh- wh- when I w- wa- was a kid,” he told one audience.

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Cuidado al principio —ta ta ta ta ta— quiero escuchar todas las notas juntas al mismo volumen.

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No quiero escuchar ta ta TÁ ta TÁ ta TÁ.

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“Those trills, they need to come out a lot stronger than that. Careful at the beginning — ta ta ta ta ta — I want to hear all the notes together at the same volume. I don’t want to hear ta ta TA ta TA ta TA. Very defined. OK? From the top!”

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“I mean, in terms of the character, I love the character,” he said, “But, of course, baritone role, ta ta ta. …”

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Related Words

• adieu 
• bon voyage 
• goodbye