Ta
/tɑː/noun
An informal British expression of thanks.
Did you know?Unlike many English words, “ta” has no securely established ancient or occult root; dictionaries generally treat it as an informal British expression whose exact origin remains uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
18th Century
English
ta
“An informal expression of thanks, first recorded in British English.”
18th–19th Century
English
ta
“Used especially in colloquial speech and sometimes associated with child language.”
19th Century
English
ta
“Established in British informal usage as a short way to say “thank you.””
Modern English
English
ta
“A familiar British expression of gratitude, also used in phrases such as “ta-ta.””