Synonyms for

Tat

Verb / tæt / Another word for tat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a cheap and tasteless object; trinket

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

craftsmanship handicraft artifice

Informal

knickknack trinket junk stuff

Literary

trifle bauble

Antonyms

original new genuine authentic masterpiece fine art

Common collocations

  • tatty lace
  • cheap tat
  • tatty clothes
  • tatty furniture
  • tatty old
  • tatty condition

Word family

adjective tatty

Usage note

Primarily used in British English to describe cheap, gaudy, or worthless items, often in a derogatory sense. Can also refer to a type of lace-making.

Example sentences

  1. The souvenir shop was full of tats from the city.
  2. He didn't want to buy any of the tats at the flea market.
  3. She found a cute little tat at the thrift store.
  4. The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful tats.
  5. The children enjoyed playing with the tats in their stockings.

Quotes

  • "I always wear my tat for good luck," said the athlete.
  • "I don't care about expensive things, I prefer tats," said the artist.
  • "I love collecting tats from different countries," said the traveler.

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