Tatters Meaning in English
word · lemma: tatter
ˈtætɝz
TA-turz
tˈætəz
TA-tuhz
Definition
Small pieces of cloth or paper that are torn and ragged. It can also be used metaphorically to mean something is ruined or in a very bad condition.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural ('in tatters'). Common in phrases like 'dress in tatters' or 'plans in tatters' (metaphorical use). Formality is neutral. Do not confuse 'tatters' with 'tattoos'.
Spanish: harapos - jironesPortuguese (BR): trapos - farraposPortuguese (PT): trapos - farraposChinese (Simplified): 破布 - 碎布条Chinese (Traditional): 破布 - 碎布條Hindi: चिथड़ेArabic: خِرَقٌ - شُقَفٌBengali: চকিতা - খণ্ড - ছিন্নভিন্ন অংশRussian: лохмотья - обрывкиJapanese: ボロ切れ - ぼろぼろVietnamese: tả tơi - vụn vỡ - rách nátKorean: 누더기 - 조각Turkish: paçavra - parçalanmış bezUrdu: چیتھڑے - ٹکڑےIndonesian: sobekan - compang-camping
Example Sentences
His old shirt was in tatters.
basic
She picked up the tatters from the floor.
basic
The flag was reduced to tatters after the storm.
basic
After the argument, their friendship was in tatters.
natural
My plans for the weekend are in tatters now that it’s raining.
natural
By the end of the hike, his shoes were literally in tatters.
natural