Tatters: meaning, definitions and examples

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tatters

[ ˈtætərz ]

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in clothing

Tatters refer to torn or ragged pieces of cloth.

Synonyms

fringes, rags, shreds

Examples of usage

The beggar's clothes were in tatters.
She wore a dress that was falling to tatters.

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in a state of disarray

Tatters can also refer to something that is in a state of disarray or ruin.

Synonyms

chaos, disarray, shambles

Examples of usage

The old house was in tatters after the storm.
The project fell into tatters due to lack of funding.

Translations

Translations of the word "tatters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 farrapos

🇮🇳 चिथड़े

🇩🇪 Fetzen

🇮🇩 kain robek

🇺🇦 лохмоття

🇵🇱 łachmany

🇯🇵 ぼろ切れ

🇫🇷 haillons

🇪🇸 harapos

🇹🇷 paçavra

🇰🇷 누더기

🇸🇦 خرق

🇨🇿 hadry

🇸🇰 handry

🇨🇳 破布

🇸🇮 cunje

🇮🇸 tætur

🇰🇿 жыртық

🇬🇪 ნაფლეთები

🇦🇿 cır-cındır

🇲🇽 harapos

Word origin

The word 'tatters' originated from Middle English 'tater' or 'tatre', which meant rag, scrap, or shred. It has been used since the 14th century to describe torn or ragged pieces of cloth. Over time, the term has also come to represent things in a state of disarray or ruin. 'Tatters' carries a connotation of worn-out or dilapidated, adding depth to its usage in various contexts.