ta ta

[ tah tah ]

interjection

, Chiefly British.

1. goodbye.

ta-ta

/ tæˈtɑː /

sentence substitute

1. informal.
   goodbye; farewell

Word History and Origins

Origin of ta ta¹

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of ta ta¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

“I used to ta- ta- ta- talk — talk like that wh- wh- wh- when I w- wa- was a kid,” he told one audience.

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No quiero escuchar ta ta TÁ ta TÁ ta TÁ.

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Cuidado al principio —ta ta ta ta ta— quiero escuchar todas las notas juntas al mismo volumen.

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Cuidado al principio —ta ta ta ta ta— quiero escuchar todas las notas juntas al mismo volumen.

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No quiero escuchar ta ta TÁ ta TÁ ta TÁ.

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Related Words

• adieu
• bon voyage
• goodbye