tatter Meaning & Definition
What Does Tatter Mean?
Tatter is used as a noun meaning A shred of torn cloth; an individual item of torn and ragged clothing. As a verb, it means To destroy an article of clothing etc. by shredding. As a verb, it means To go at great speed.
Word Facts for Tatter
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtætə(ɹ)/ |
| Synonyms | tag, shred and tag end |
| Plural | tatters |
| Verb forms | tatters, tattering, tattered |
Tatter Definition (Noun)
- A shred of torn cloth; an individual item of torn and ragged clothing.
Tatter as a Verb
- To destroy an article of clothing etc. by shredding.
- To fall into tatters.
Noun
- A person engaged in tatting.
Verb
- To go at great speed.
Synonyms of Tatter
Tatter synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tatter (plural tatters)
tatter (third-person singular simple present tatters, present participle tattering, simple past and past participle tattered)
Words That Rhyme With Tatter
Origin of Tatter
Origin 1: From Middle English tater, from Old Norse tǫturr, from Proto-Germanic *tat(t)uraz (“tuft, patch”). Cognate with Icelandic tötur (“rag, tatter”).
Origin 2: From tat + -er.
Origin 3: From tat (“origin unknown”) + -er (“frequentative suffix”). Compare tattle.
Quick Answers About Tatter
Is tatter a noun or a verb?
Tatter is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for tatter?
Close synonyms of tatter are tag, shred and tag end. See the full list of tatter synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of tatter?
The plural of tatter is tatters.
What is the past tense of tatter?
The past tense of tatter is tattered. The present participle is tattering.