dat

dat · pronoun

imported

Definitions

pronoun

  1. 1.

    An informal or dialectal spelling of "that," representing certain pronunciations.

  2. 2.

    (Internet slang) Used for emphasis or humor in online communication.

Related words

See also: dis-, that, this
Synonyms: that

Etymology

A dialectal or informal representation of that, reflecting pronunciation in various English dialects including African American Vernacular English (AAVE), Caribbean English, and Irish English. Also used in internet culture for humorous effect.