English · Slang Attested

dat

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Meaning · English

Pronunciation spelling of that.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Pidgin is a combination of expressions and phrases that are recognizable to those who speak it. To non-Pidgin speakers, it may sound like slang. For example, “dat” means that and “fadda” means father or dad.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dat” mean?

Pronunciation spelling of that.

Is “dat” formal or informal?

dat is generally humorous.

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