ta

1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈtä

British

: thanks

Ta

2 of 4

symbol

tantalum

TA

3 of 4

abbreviation

1

teaching assistant

2

transactional analysis

T & A

4 of 4

noun (2)

: curvaceous and often scantily clothed women

also : entertainment featuring such women

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

baby talk

Noun (2)

tits & ass

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1772, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of ta was in 1772

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“Ta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ta. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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Medical Definition

Ta

1 of 2 symbol

tantalum

TA

2 of 2 abbreviation

transactional analysis

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