English Explanatory Dictionary

t.

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Abbreviation of tabula.
phrase
  1. Used as a way of signing off posts. Typically followed by an occupation, nationality, or field of expertise. These can sometimes be satirical, to imply said poster is being disingenuous and/or tongue-in-cheek.
adj
  1. Alternative form of T.
noun
  1. Alternative form of T.

Word forms

t. ts.

Etymology

Borrowed from Finnish t., abbreviation of terveisin (“regards”). Originally started on the Finnish imageboard Ylilauta; popularity and ironic usage outside the nation is linked to Finnish-origin memes such as "Spurdo Spärde".

Synonyms

sincerely regards
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