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tatters

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Noun — Torn scraps or shreds of cloth, paper, or similar material.

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in tatters torn to tatters

Etymology

Related to Old English tættec, meaning a torn scrap or rag.

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What does “tatters” mean?

The word “tatters” means torn scraps or shreds of cloth, paper, or similar material. In plain terms, torn shreds — almost always used in the phrase "in tatters," for something ruined or torn to pieces.

How do you pronounce “tatters”?

“Tatters” is pronounced TA-tuhz (/ˈtætɚz/ in IPA).

How do you use “tatters” in a sentence?

Here is “tatters” used in a sentence: “His shirt was reduced to tatters after the hike through the brambles.”

What part of speech is “tatters”?

“Tatters” is a noun.

Where does the word “tatters” come from?

The word “tatters” comes from Old English. Related to Old English tættec, meaning a torn scrap or rag.

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