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Atta

Atta (noun) means a finely ground wholegrain wheat flour used across South Asia, especially for making flatbreads like chapati and roti. Example: “She kneaded the atta into a soft dough for the chapatis.”

noun
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A finely ground wholegrain wheat flour used across South Asia, especially for making flatbreads like chapati and roti.
"She kneaded the atta into a soft dough for the chapatis."
"Most Indian grocery stores stock several brands of atta."
contraction
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Informal spelling representing "that's the" or "that's a," reflecting casual speech.
""Atta boy, you did it!" he shouted."

How to use Atta

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly the wholewheat flour used for Indian breads; also an informal way of writing "that's the/a" in phrases like "atta boy."

Common pairings
whole wheat atta atta flour knead atta

Word forms

attas plural

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Etymology

Probably from that's a with heavy simplification.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Atta” mean?

The word “Atta” means a finely ground wholegrain wheat flour used across South Asia, especially for making flatbreads like chapati and roti. In plain terms, most commonly the wholewheat flour used for Indian breads; also an informal way of writing "that's the/a" in phrases like "atta boy.".

How do you use “Atta” in a sentence?

Here is “Atta” used in a sentence: “She kneaded the atta into a soft dough for the chapatis.”

What part of speech is “Atta”?

Depending on how it is used, “Atta” can be a noun and a contraction.

How many meanings does “Atta” have?

“Atta” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a finely ground wholegrain wheat flour used across South Asia, especially for making flatbreads like chapati and roti.

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