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Meaning of tattered
The primary meaning of the word "tattered" is something that is worn and damaged, typically due to wear and tear or neglect.
Etymology of tattered
The word "tattered" has its roots in the Old English word "tætterian," which means "to wear out" or "to make ragged," and is related to the Old Norse word "tæta," meaning "to tear" or "to pull apart."
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Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "tattered" as:
- + (of a person's clothes or a thing) worn and damaged, typically due to wear and tear or neglect
- + (of a person) exhausted or weakened, typically due to a prolonged or difficult experience
Usage Examples
- The tattered flag still waved proudly in the wind.
- * After months of living on the streets, she looked tattered and exhausted.
- * The tattered remains of the old building were all that was left after the fire.