tatty adj. + Add to list US //ˈtæˌti// UK //tˈæti// tat·ty SynonymsEtymology Synonyms brassycheapflashflashygarishgaudygimcrackmoth eatenrattyshabbyEtymology 1 Clipping of potato.Etymology 2 From tatter + -y.Etymology 3 From Hindi [Term?].