ta-ta

[Francois]

(this means goodbye)
Is it only BE?

FRC

 

[ion Joe]

ta-ta

interjection

U.K. goodbye: used as a childish or familiar way of saying goodbye ( informal )


[Early 19th century. Origin unknown.]

 

[Francois]

Yeah, I wouldn't dare to ask questions without looking it up first. But believe I saw it in a NTC AE book (everyday's expressions or something), and I don't take what's in dictionaries for gospel anymore when it comes to AE/BE distinctions

FRC

 

[ion Joe]

Yeah, I wouldn't dare to ask questions without looking it up first. But believe I saw it in a NTC AE book (everyday's expressions or something), and I don't take what's in dictionaries for gospel anymore when it comes to AE/BE distinctions

FRC

Maybe you are right. I think we'd better ask a native speaker. :wink:

 

[Francois]

I appreciate your answer though! Feel free to jump in anytime.

FRC

 

[ion Joe]

I appreciate your answer though! Feel free to jump in anytime.

FRC

I will and don't be frightened by my word! Correct me if you find any mistakes! :wink: