Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

t.

/tˈi/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.43 in modern English

Syllables
t.
IPA
/tˈi/
1
Scrabble Score
1
Letters
1
Syllables
1
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abbreviation of tabula.

phrase

Used as a way of signing off posts. Typically followed by an occupation, nationality, or field of expertise. These can sometimes be satirical, to imply said poster is being disingenuous and/or tongue-in-cheek.

Humorous

adj

Alternative form of T.

noun

Alternative form of T.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Finnish t., abbreviation of terveisin (“regards”). Originally started on the Finnish imageboard Ylilauta; popularity and ironic usage outside the nation is linked to Finnish-origin memes such as "Spurdo Spärde".

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Inflected Forms

ts. (plural)

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Questions

How do you pronounce t.?
The recorded pronunciation is /tˈi/.
What does t. mean?
Abbreviation of tabula.
Where does t. come from?
Borrowed from Finnish t., abbreviation of terveisin (“regards”). Originally started on the Finnish imageboard Ylilauta; popularity and ironic usage outside the nation is linked to Finnish-origin memes such as "Spurdo Spärde".

How to pronounce t.

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