ta

1 of 4

noun (1)

British
: thanks

Ta

2 of 4

symbol

tantalum

TA

3 of 4

abbreviation

1
teaching assistant
2
transactional analysis

T & A

4 of 4

noun (2)

: curvaceous and often scantily clothed women
also : entertainment featuring such women

Examples of ta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
What is a ta-dah list? Sarah Todd, Quartz at Work, 21 Oct. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

baby talk

Noun (2)

tits & ass

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1772, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ta was in 1772

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Cite this Entry

“Ta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ta. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

Ta

1 of 2 symbol
tantalum

TA

2 of 2 abbreviation
transactional analysis
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