Tat
verb
To make a type of lace by tying knots.
My grandmother can tat a beautiful lace tablecloth
noun
Cheap and of low quality.
The shop sells all sorts of tat from questionable sources.
Often appears as...
- all sorts of tat
- tat shop
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To make a type of lace by tying knots.
My grandmother can tat a beautiful lace tablecloth
noun
Cheap and of low quality.
The shop sells all sorts of tat from questionable sources.
Often appears as...
- all sorts of tat
- tat shop
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Artisan Skill
Tatting is a traditional lace-making technique, often regarded with nostalgia and admiration for the skill involved.
She learned to tat from her mother, creating intricate designs.
Pro Tip 2/3Vintage Charm
Lace made by tatting can be associated with vintage or antique items, adding a charming aesthetic.
The tat lace doilies on the dresser evoke a sense of the past.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Vocabulary
The verb 'tat' might confuse listeners if used without context, as it's a specific term not widely known.
I offered to tat a bookmark for my friend, and she thought I meant tattoo!
Pro Tip 1/3Artisan Skill
Tatting is a traditional lace-making technique, often regarded with nostalgia and admiration for the skill involved.
She learned to tat from her mother, creating intricate designs.
Pro Tip 2/3Vintage Charm
Lace made by tatting can be associated with vintage or antique items, adding a charming aesthetic.
The tat lace doilies on the dresser evoke a sense of the past.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Vocabulary
The verb 'tat' might confuse listeners if used without context, as it's a specific term not widely known.
I offered to tat a bookmark for my friend, and she thought I meant tattoo!
Pro Tip 1/3Artisan Skill
Tatting is a traditional lace-making technique, often regarded with nostalgia and admiration for the skill involved.
She learned to tat from her mother, creating intricate designs.
Pro Tip 2/3Vintage Charm
Lace made by tatting can be associated with vintage or antique items, adding a charming aesthetic.
The tat lace doilies on the dresser evoke a sense of the past.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Vocabulary
The verb 'tat' might confuse listeners if used without context, as it's a specific term not widely known.
I offered to tat a bookmark for my friend, and she thought I meant tattoo!
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The history of tattoos -...
Reputedly, Queen Victoria had a tiger fighting a python, and tattoos became very popular among Cook's fellow soldiers, who used them to note their travels. You crossed the Atlantic? Get an anchor. Been south of the Equator? Time for your turtle tat.
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Howard Rheingold:...
it won the second tournament -- that's known as tit for tat. Another economic game that may not be as well known as the prisoner's dilemma is the ultimatum game, and it's also a very interesting probe of
Video examples
The history of tattoos -...
Reputedly, Queen Victoria had a tiger fighting a python, and tattoos became very popular among Cook's fellow soldiers, who used them to note their travels. You crossed the Atlantic? Get an anchor. Been south of the Equator? Time for your turtle tat.
Video examples
Howard Rheingold:...
it won the second tournament -- that's known as tit for tat. Another economic game that may not be as well known as the prisoner's dilemma is the ultimatum game, and it's also a very interesting probe of
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Quote examples
Odell Beckham, Jr.
American Athlete
In high school, I used to draw on my arms with a Sharpie. I knew I was gonna have a lot of tattoos. I'm not exactly classified as an artist, so my drawings could only go so far as I could take 'em. Now my tats are all a story: There's not one I can remember where I got a tat just to get a tat. It's all a part of me. I don't think I'm finished yet.
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Louis MacNeice
British Poet
For this reason poets and artists developed the doctrine of Art for Art's Sake. The community did not appear to need them, so, tit for tat, they did not need the community. This being granted, it was no longer necessary or even desirable to make one's poetry either intelligible or sympathetic to the community.
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Jessica White
American Model
I have 18 tattoos. My tattoos have kind of become their own person. Everybody does stories on them. It is risky to be successful in the fashion industry and to tat your body up, but I figured, the way that I made my career and the way that I am successful is because I have always been myself.
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Russell Tovey
English Actor
Sci-fi fans are the best fans you can have. You could be doing the worst piece of tat which might have a robot or vampire in, and some people will become obsessed by it and know every little detail. 'Being Human' has crossed over from sci-fi fans to being a drama that everyone can enjoy.
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Pat Mastelotto
American Musician
We have a very loyal fan base, the kind tat buys the record the day it comes out, sees every show, and that's fantastic, but what about the people who would never hear about our band?
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Lil Tracy
I rep Peep, I have him in the middle of my face. It's not a replica tat, it's not something he had, it's my own thing.
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NLE Choppa
American Rapper
I ain't gonna tat my face. I ain't no follower. I ain't got no reason to tat my face.
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Aaron Allston
American Novelist
Where can I get some tat? I'd like to trade it in.
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Lil Skies
American Musician
I don't got no regrets with any of my tats.
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Bradley Beal
American Basketball Player
My first tat, I was 14.
Quote examples
Odell Beckham, Jr.
American Athlete
In high school, I used to draw on my arms with a Sharpie. I knew I was gonna have a lot of tattoos. I'm not exactly classified as an artist, so my drawings could only go so far as I could take 'em. Now my tats are all a story: There's not one I can remember where I got a tat just to get a tat. It's all a part of me. I don't think I'm finished yet.
Quote examples
Louis MacNeice
British Poet
For this reason poets and artists developed the doctrine of Art for Art's Sake. The community did not appear to need them, so, tit for tat, they did not need the community. This being granted, it was no longer necessary or even desirable to make one's poetry either intelligible or sympathetic to the community.
Quote examples
Jessica White
American Model
I have 18 tattoos. My tattoos have kind of become their own person. Everybody does stories on them. It is risky to be successful in the fashion industry and to tat your body up, but I figured, the way that I made my career and the way that I am successful is because I have always been myself.
Quote examples
Russell Tovey
English Actor
Sci-fi fans are the best fans you can have. You could be doing the worst piece of tat which might have a robot or vampire in, and some people will become obsessed by it and know every little detail. 'Being Human' has crossed over from sci-fi fans to being a drama that everyone can enjoy.
Quote examples
Pat Mastelotto
American Musician
We have a very loyal fan base, the kind tat buys the record the day it comes out, sees every show, and that's fantastic, but what about the people who would never hear about our band?
Quote examples
Lil Tracy
I rep Peep, I have him in the middle of my face. It's not a replica tat, it's not something he had, it's my own thing.
Quote examples
NLE Choppa
American Rapper
I ain't gonna tat my face. I ain't no follower. I ain't got no reason to tat my face.
Quote examples
Aaron Allston
American Novelist
Where can I get some tat? I'd like to trade it in.
Quote examples
Lil Skies
American Musician
I don't got no regrets with any of my tats.
Quote examples
Bradley Beal
American Basketball Player
My first tat, I was 14.
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