Word
tat
US/ˈtæt/
UK/tˈæt/
Definitions
01cheap/useless items
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun British English · Informal
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.
“The souvenir shop was full of plastic tat that nobody really wanted to buy.”
“The attic was cluttered with decades of accumulated tat, ranging from broken electronics to faded plastic ornaments from old holidays.”
02to tattoo
C1 · Advanced Slang
v. to give someone a tattoo.
v. to perform the act of tattooing; often used in the phrase 'get tatted'.
“She decided to get tatted while she was travelling in Berlin.”
“After years of planning his sleeve, he finally found a specialist artist to tat the complex historical scene onto his back.”
Synonyms
Usage
Uncountable; often used with 'a load of' or 'a pile of' to emphasize the quantity of junk.
Real-World Examples
“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".” Idioms
01. tit for tat
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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