A type of lightweight, inexpensive, often decorative or ornamental fabric, typically made of synthetic fibers, used for making cheap or decorative items such as trimmings, doilies, or craft projects. noun
She used a piece of tat to embellish the edge of the tablecloth.
The craft store sells various types of tat for making decorative doilies.
A term used to describe worthless or insignificant objects, rubbish, or things of little value; often used colloquially to refer to trivial or useless items. noun
He threw away all the old tat cluttering up his garage.
Don't waste your money on that tat; it's just cheap junk.
To make or craft small, decorative, or intricate items, especially in the context of lace-making or embroidery, often involving delicate work with threads or fibers. verb
She loves to tat lace for her handmade jewelry.
He learned how to tat as a hobby and now creates beautiful doilies.