dat
word
Definition
'Dat' is an informal, nonstandard spelling of 'that', used mainly in internet slang, text messages, or to imitate certain English dialects in speech.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and nonstandard; used in online chats, memes, or to reflect certain accents. Not appropriate for formal writing. Often seen in phrases like 'dat boi', 'look at dat', and in comic or playful contexts.
Spanish: dat (jerga, equivalente a 'eso', 'esa cosa')Portuguese (BR): dat (gíria, equivalente a 'isso', 'aquilo')Portuguese (PT): dat (gíria, equivalente a 'isso', 'aquilo')Chinese (Simplified): dat（俚语，相当于“那个”，“这东西”）Chinese (Traditional): dat（俚語，等於「那個」、「這東西」）Hindi: dat (स्लैंग, 'वो' या 'वो चीज़')Arabic: dat (عامية، تعني 'ذلك' أو 'هذا الشيء')Bengali: ওটাRussian: тот - это (неформально)Japanese: それ (スラング)Vietnamese: cái đó (không chuẩn) - cái đấy (không chuẩn)Korean: 그거 (비표준)Turkish: şu (gayriresmî) - o (gayriresmî)Urdu: وہ (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: itu (tidak baku)
Example Sentences
You see dat? That’s unbelievable!
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All I need is dat vibe right now.
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Check out dat funny video!
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Who made dat mess?
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I want dat one, not this one.
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Man, dat was epic!
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