tatter
verb
tat·ter
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tattered;
tattering;
tatters
Definition of tatter
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to make ragged
: to become ragged
tatter
nounDefinition of tatter (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms for tatter
Synonyms: Verb
rend, ribbon, rip, rive, shred, tear
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Examples of tatter in a Sentence
Verb
the kids will tatter that doll beyond repair if they don't quit yanking on itRecent Examples on the Web: Verb
Over time, the pages of the book tattered, until Futhu was able to read it himself. — New York Times, "The Schoolteacher and the Genocide," 8 Aug. 2019 The flag, pierced by German bullet holes and tattered by the wind, flew aboard one of the landing crafts that troops used to storm the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. — David Jackson, USA TODAY, "D-Day flag that flew at Normandy landing gifted to US 75 years later. Trump accepts flag from Netherlands PM," 19 July 2019 While the cloth jacket had what appeared to be puncture marks and the pants were tattered, the nylon shoes had little weathering. — Miles Blumhardt, The Denver Post, "Jaryd Atadero disappeared on hike near Fort Collins 20 years ago. His father has been looking for answers ever since.," 9 June 2019 From privacy to products to the treatment of its own employees and contractors, the banner is tattered. — Dieter Bohn, The Verge, "The Verge 2018 tech report card: Google," 26 Dec. 2018 Manager Terry Francona, whose bullpen is tattered, stayed with Kluber into the eighth even with Gregorius leading off. — New York Times, "A Potential Pitching Showcase Melts Into a Rugged Yankees Win," 12 July 2018 But there has been a seismic shift in the balance of power in the NBA after LeBron James decided to join the Lakers in the uber-competitive Western Conference, leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers tattered and an Eastern Conference up for grabs. — Broderick Turner, latimes.com, "NBA's balance of power again shifts West, which bodes well for Boston and Philadelphia," 3 July 2018 Down a run entering the seventh inning, the Red Sox tattered Harris for three two-out runs, taking a lead their bullpen refused to cede. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Red Sox rough up Will Harris in Astros' loss," 2 June 2018 At the Washington Monument, where flags had been flying at half-staff to honor Rev. Billy Graham, at least half a dozen flags appeared tattered by the wind. — Karen Weintraub, Washington Post, "Nor’easter slams East Coast with violent winds; thousands lose power," 2 Mar. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
One, there will be hundreds of sad Clear Falls High School fans and two, the Knights record book, already bruised and battered, will be in tatters. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Clear Falls’ record-setting quarterback primed for his farewell tour," 29 Aug. 2019 Her reputation is in tatters and beyond salvation; her manifest lack of authority is a major impediment to resolution of the current impasse. — The Economist, "Hong Kong’s protest movement will not back down empty-handed," 23 Aug. 2019 The Pole's performance ensured a stalemate at Stadio Artemio Franchi, with Neapolitan dreams of lifting the Scudetto left in tatters as Juventus pulled out of sight. — SI.com, "Fiorentina vs Napoli Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Buy Tickets & Kick Off Time," 21 Aug. 2019 Elsewhere, strains of populism have some worried that democratic norms are under threat or already in tatters. — The Christian Science Monitor, "The green grass grows all around," 9 Aug. 2019 At home, the remnants of a successful Etsy business lie in tatters all over the family room, a reminder of what once was and what could have been. — Jeff Bogle, Good Housekeeping, "My Daughters are Ditching Their Big Dreams for Their Cell Phones," 8 Aug. 2019 Years of mismanagement under Robert Mugabe, who governed Zimbabwe for 37 years until he was finally ousted in 2017, have left the economy in tatters. — New York Times, "In Zimbabwe, the Water Taps Run Dry and Worsen ‘a Nightmare’," 31 July 2019 When nothing matters When everything is in tatters Scattered Like particles disappearing into the darkness Calvin Stanley Cannon was born on April 10, 1935, in New Orleans to Eugene Charles and Lillie Victoria (St. Cyr) Cannon. — Colin Moynihan, New York Times, "Steve Cannon, Whose Townhouse Was an East Village Salon, Dies at 84," 16 July 2019 Facebook is trying to build its creator department, but its pace is glacial and its reputation among teens in tatters. — Julia Alexander, The Verge, "TikTok took over VidCon, and YouTube is next," 15 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tatter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for tatter
tatter
noun
tat·ter
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Kids Definition of tatter
1
: a part torn and left hanging : shred
2
tatters plural
: ragged clothing
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