tatty (Meaning)

Wordnet

tatty (s)

showing signs of wear and tear

tastelessly showy

Webster

tatty (n.)

A mat or screen of fibers, as of the kuskus grass, hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters.

tatty Sentence Examples

  1. The old teddy bear had become tatty and threadbare from years of love.
  2. Emily's bedroom was a mess of tatty clothes and empty wrappers.
  3. The car had a tatty exterior that belied its surprisingly sturdy engine.
  4. The wallpaper in the hallway was tatty and peeling, revealing crumbling plaster beneath.
  5. The antique book had a tatty cover but contained valuable information within.
  6. The tatty old couch provided comfort in its faded glory.
  7. The tatty shoes had served their purpose well but were ready for retirement.
  8. The tatty flag fluttered in the wind, a symbol of resilience amidst decay.
  9. The tatty painting depicted a scene from a forgotten time, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
  10. The tatty old blanket held memories of countless nights of comfort and warmth.

FAQs About the word tatty

showing signs of wear and tear, tastelessly showyA mat or screen of fibers, as of the kuskus grass, hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool th

neglected,dilapidated, grungy, broken, tumbledown, seedy, down-at-heel, ruined, sleazy, down-at-the-heels

new, fresh, brand-new,new, brand-new, kept-up, fresh, maintained, kept-up, maintained

The old teddy bear had become tatty and threadbare from years of love.

Emily's bedroom was a mess of tatty clothes and empty wrappers.

The car had a tatty exterior that belied its surprisingly sturdy engine.

The wallpaper in the hallway was tatty and peeling, revealing crumbling plaster beneath.