tat
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.cheap, poor-quality, or useless things that have little value.
n.cheap, tasteless, or poor-quality items, often used collectively to describe clutter or low-value trinkets.
Simple“The souvenir shop was full of plastic tat that nobody really wanted to buy.”
In context“The attic was cluttered with decades of accumulated tat, ranging from broken electronics to faded plastic ornaments from old holidays.”
UsageUsually uncountable when referring to a collection of items.
- 02 C1 Advanced
v.to give someone a tattoo.
v.to perform the act of tattooing; often used in the phrase 'get tatted'.
Simple“She decided to get tatted while she was travelling in Berlin.”
In context“After years of planning his sleeve, he finally found a specialist artist to tat the complex historical scene onto his back.”
Synonyms
“Image caption, The Daily Mirror says Reform UK "are accused of hypocrisy for championing British industry while their conference merchandise stalls sell tat made in China".”