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tata en · INTJ · etymology 1

Etymology

Probably hypocoristic, circa 1823.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of ta-ta.
    alt of ta-ta

tata en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

Etymology

Probably ultimately from baby-talk and related to teat, tit. Possibly borrowed through French tette, of Germanic origin, and/or Old English titt. Compare Dutch tiet and German Zitze.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative, slang) Alternative form of ta-ta (“breast”).
    alt of ta-ta

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