Definitions
Tatty is an adjective that means shabby, worn out or in poor condition.
Example
The tatty old sofa needed to be replaced.
Example
She wore a tatty old coat to the party.
Tattie is a noun that refers to a potato, especially in Scotland.
Example
I'm going to make some tattie soup for dinner.
Example
We had tatties and neeps with our haggis.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of tatty as something that is tattered and worn out, while tattie is a Scottish word for potato. - You could also associate tatty with 'tattered' and tattie with 'potato'.
Remember this!
Remember, tatty means shabby or worn out, while tattie is a Scottish word for potato.
