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English word origin

Etymology of ta-da

Imitative, supposed to represent a fanfare. First attested in the 1920s.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

Used to present something intended to be surprising, impressive, or pleasing.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Imitative, supposed to represent a fanfare. First attested in the 1920s.

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