Patty vs. Tatty — What's the Difference?

A patty or burger (in British English) is a flattened, usually round, serving of ground meat and/or legumes, grains, vegetables, or meat alternatives. Patties are found in multiple cuisines throughout the world.

Somewhat worn, shabby, or dilapidated.

A small rounded, flattened cake of food, especially one made from ingredients that have been previously ground, chopped, or minced

A potato.

A patty shell.

(India) A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters.

A small pie; a pasty.

Tattered; dilapidated, distressed, worn-out, torn

(US, Australia, New Zealand) A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.

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.

(Jamaica) A pastry with various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell, often tinted golden yellow with an egg yolk mixture or turmeric.

Showing signs of wear and tear;

(England, strictly MLE) A foolish or stupid person.

Tastelessly showy;

A little pie.

Small flat mass of chopped food

Small pie or pasty

Round flat candy