ta-da

See also: tada, TADA, and tāda

English

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Etymology

1920s, imitative, supposed to represent a fanfare.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /tə-ˈdɑː/. Sung rather than spoken.
    • Audio (Southern England)(file)

Interjection

ta-da!

  1. Used to present something intended to be impressive, surprising, or pleasing.
    Synonyms: voilà, presto, behold
    • 1978, Barry B. Longyear, Circus World, published 1982, page 94:
      "I give you the Illusion of the Reborn Hand. Ta-daaa!"

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