Definitions
- Describing a person's bad mood or irritability. - Referring to a place or object that is shabby, worn out, or in poor condition. - Talking about a person's unkempt or disheveled appearance.
- Referring to a place or object that is worn out, shabby, or in poor condition. - Talking about a person's unkempt or disheveled appearance. - Describing something that is old-fashioned or outdated.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is in poor condition.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's appearance.
- 3Both can be used to describe an object's appearance.
What is the difference?
- 1Mood: Ratty is used to describe a person's bad mood or irritability, while tatty does not have this connotation.
- 2Fashion: Tatty can be used to describe something that is old-fashioned or outdated, while ratty does not have this connotation.
- 3Appearance: Ratty emphasizes a disheveled or unkempt appearance, while tatty emphasizes a worn-out or shabby appearance.
- 4Usage: Ratty is more commonly used in American English, while tatty is more commonly used in British English.
Remember this!
Ratty and tatty are synonyms that describe something that is in poor condition or a person's unkempt appearance. However, ratty emphasizes a disheveled or unkempt appearance, while tatty emphasizes a worn-out or shabby appearance. Additionally, ratty can be used to describe a person's bad mood or irritability, while tatty can be used to describe something that is old-fashioned or outdated.
