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interjection

ta

/tˈɑː/

An informal way of saying "thank you," used mainly in British and Australian English.

Definitions

  1. 1

    Thank you — used as a casual, friendly expression of gratitude.

    “She handed him the keys and he said, "Ta, mate!"”

    She handed him the keys and he said, "Thanks, mate!"

Word forms

Usage
Invariable exclamation; no inflected forms.

Chiefly British and Australian informal speech. It is rarely written in formal contexts and would sound out of place in American English. Often used by — or when speaking to — children, but common among adults in the UK as well.