tattered — torn and frayed; worn out or rugged
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: torn and frayed; worn out or rugged
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtætərd/
Example Sentences
- After years of use, his favorite teddy bear was completely tattered but still beloved.
- The superhero's cape looked pretty tattered after fighting a giant blender monster.
- My tattered notes from high school somehow helped me pass the college exam.
tattered
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtætərd/]
torn and frayed; worn out or rugged
Torn and frayed clothing
Tattered uniform, medals scattered, memories shattered
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'tatter,' meaning a torn piece of cloth or rag. The word likely evolved from Scandinavian origins, possibly related to Old Norse 'tötrar' (rags), and came to describe the fluttering, ragged appearance of torn fabric.
Breakdown
tatter (torn cloth or rag) + -ed (past participle suffix, indicating a state or condition). The base 'tatter' functions as a verb meaning to tear into shreds, with '-ed' transforming it into an adjective describing something that is torn or ragged.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After years of use, his favorite teddy bear was completely tattered but still beloved.”
“The superhero's cape looked pretty tattered after fighting a giant blender monster.”
“My tattered notes from high school somehow helped me pass the college exam.”
“The pirate's tattered map led to a treasure chest full of... expired coupons.”
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