Yatata-yatata In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "yatata-yatata", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-01-10 11:01

Meaning of Yatata-yatata

Synonyms:

yada yada yada , bla bla bla

Yatata-yatata spoken language

Used to describe information or chatter that one thinks is uninteresting, unimportant, or irritating.

 

We were engaged to be married. We bought the wedding invitations and yatata-yatata. I'm still single.

A: Where is Mary? I thought you guys were going together. B: Well, don't mention her. I had an altercation with her a week ago and yatata-yatata.

Origin of Yatata-yatata

This term imitates the sound of a person droning on and on. It was used by comedian Lenny Bruce in the 1960s but was only popularized from about 1990 on in "Seinfeld," a television sitcom, and caught on very quickly.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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Being perfectly suitable for one's interests or abilities

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Jasmine really loves children, so being a kindergarten teacher would be right up her alley.

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