Meaning of the word tatters in English

What does tatters mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tatters

US /ˈtæt̬.ɚz/
UK /ˈtæt.əz/

Plural Noun

1.

torn or ragged clothing

Example:
The old man was dressed in tatters.
His clothes were reduced to tatters after the accident.
2.

a state of disrepair; a ruined or dilapidated condition

Example:
The old house was in tatters, with broken windows and a crumbling roof.
After the scandal, his reputation was in tatters.