Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tatter

noun, verb
/ˈtætər/
Definition
A torn piece of cloth or paper; a rag.
Examples
  • The child’s shirt was in tatters after playing outside.
  • As the storm raged, the flag hung in tatters from the pole.
  • He decided to tatter his old jeans for a vintage look.
Meaning
To wear or tear something into shreds or rags, often referring to clothing or fabric.
Synonyms
  • rag
  • shred
  • fragment
  • scrap