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Tattily - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Tattily means something is done or appears in a shabby, untidy, or cheaply made manner. It often describes clothing or decor that looks worn-out or poorly maintained.

tattily

/ˈtætəli/ /ˈtætɪli/

Definition:

In a shabby, untidy, or cheaply adorned manner.

Synonyms:

shabbily, sloppily, untidily, messily

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

neatly, elegantly, smartly

Common Collocations:

dressed tattily, tattily decorated, tattily furnished

Derivatives:

tatty, tattiness

Usage Tips:

Use "tattily" to describe something done in a messy or cheap-looking way, often implying poor quality or carelessness.

Common Phrases:

none commonly associated

Etymology:

Derived from "tatty," meaning worn or frayed, originating from early 19th-century British slang.

Examples:

  • 1. She dressed tattily for the party, drawing disapproving glances.
  • 2. The old curtains hung tattily from the broken rod.
  • 3. He scribbled notes tattily on scraps of paper.
  • 4. The room was tattily decorated with faded posters and peeling paint.

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