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What is tat?

posted 3 years ago by elprimitivo (338)
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And who is getting tit for it?

"Tit for tat is an English saying meaning "equivalent retaliation". It developed from "tip for tap", first used in 1558."

SO THE REAL QUESTION IS...

WHAT IS TAP AND WHO IS GETTING TIP FOR IT?🤔

[–] OratiaGlake (1234) 3 years ago

‘Tip’ and ‘tap’ both mean to hit, or are forms of striking, so it’s literally ‘blow for blow’ ☺️

[–] actionkamen (23176) 3 years ago

And who is getting the blow?

[–] OratiaGlake (1234) 3 years ago

Both it seems 😎

[–] Artisan (3464) 3 years ago

Tatts should never be anywhere near Tits as far as I'm concerned.

[–] OratiaGlake (1234) 3 years ago

.....and only taps if the water is at the right temperature!

[–] BullSchmidt (3189) 3 years ago

> What is tat? And who is getting tit for it?

I never considered that when I'd get a come-on from the Horse on Seventh Avenue. Now you've got me wondering ... is "tit for tat" giving a free boob job in exchage for a tattoo?

[–] nyctc7 (41553) 3 years ago

It is a puddy.

[–] AndyKing1967 (34470) 3 years ago

The modern meaning of tat has changed. Nowadays, an English person may refer to something that’s a bit rubbish as ‘a bit of tat’ (Helpful Andy).