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Short for an Assyrian word (Modern Aramaic)- "Taza Teeya" for males, "Taza Teeta" for females, and "Taza Teeye" used as a plural.
In English, TT (Taza Teeye) means Newcomer(s). It is commonly used by teenagers in Sydney, Australia. Mostly in schools.
The word is used for newcomers (new people coming from non-English speaking backgrounds/countries, who understand no or little English), these people are called TTs.
Susan: OMG I totally hate her, she can't even speak English properly.
Marie: Duh! What do you except? She's a TT.
Susan: What!?
Marie: She's only been in Australia for like...7 months.
Susan: Gosh! What a TT!
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