ta ta

ta-ta

A baby waves ta-ta.

interjection

Ta ta is defined as a British or informal way of saying goodbye.

An example of ta ta is when you wave your baby's hand and have him say "ta ta" to daddy.

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ta-ta

Brit., Informal goodbye

Origin of ta-ta

origin, originally a child's term

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ta-ta

interjection

Chiefly British

Used to express farewell.

Origin of ta-ta

Of baby-talk origin

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Proper noun

A surname. of famous people in India.

Interjection

(chiefly UK, Australia, New Zealand, informal, colloquial) Goodbye.

Usage notes

Dated and rarely used in The United States, sometimes used in Canada. Although likely to be understood, it is likely to be considered rather humorous, particularly if used in a parody of British English speakers.

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