n.; pl. Tatties /plu>. [ Hind. &tsdot_;a&tsdot_;&tsdot_;ī. ] A mat or screen of fibers, as of the kuskus grass, hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters. [ India ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
(adj) showing signs of wear and tear, Syn. tatty, ratty, shabby, Example:a ratty old overcoat; shabby furniture; an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains