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ta-ra
What does ta-ra mean?
Goodbye, see you later. The everyday Liverpool sign-off — said at the door, at the end of a phone call, after a chat at the bus stop. Often stretched to 'ta-ra a bit' for 'see you in a bit'.
"Right, I'm off — ta-ra, love."
Origin
Northern English dialect, popularised nationally by Scousers and the long-running Brookside/Liverpool TV culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does ta-ra mean?
It's Scouse for 'bye' — warm and sing-song, never formal.
How do you use ta-ra in a sentence?
"Ta-ra, love, see you next week!"
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