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The alternative pronunciation of the big-box store Target.

Calling "Target" by the moniker "Tarjay" aims to make the shopping experience seem more upscale than it really is.

If you are always shopping at the big-box store, you may be stigmatized by your friends who shop at Whole Foods or at a mom and pop store.

To prevent this, all you need to do is make the name of the big-box store sound more sophisticated and upscale.

It adds a seemingly French sound to the name, and that sounds impressive, or even extraordinary
Ann: Did you buy that button down shirt from the local store in town?
Bruno: No, I bought it from tarjay...oh-la-la
Ann: Oh, you mean Target?
Bruno: Yeah, but calling it Tarjay sounds fancier, and conceals the fact that i am cheap.
tarjay by g-diggity April 21, 2008
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comical pronunciation for Target, "the fine french import store"
tarjay strives to be as inexpensive as walmart is cheap
tarjay by ranktude November 29, 2012
An agendered name originating from North America. This name is not common but is still popular in Jamaican families.
Guy: Hello darling what's your name?
Girl: Oh, Tajay.

Guy: Really, so is mine!
Tajay: Wow, I haven't hear that line before, i guess that's because it's creepy.

Tajay: It's not a line see(show ID). But you're right i was hitting on you.
Tajay: Wow small world, guess i'm not as alone as i though.
Tajay by Brickball June 23, 2020
Beautiful caring friend that gives food and u cam count on and trust
Tahja brought me food today💞
Tahja by Alway5 June 6, 2018
a 5'1 black girl who has an attitude but also has a nice side to her. she enjoys hanging out with her friends and writing poetry. she secretly has insecuritys but ull almost never see them. shes beautiful in and out but always thinks down on herself.she likes guys that secretly like her back but wont ever say so. soon she will be very successful in her career and have a big name.
tahja
tahja by liz lizzy February 5, 2010
Tasjays are usually intelligent people and sometimes can come off as a clown. Tasjays are really rare to come across and if you find someone named Tasjay treated them well cuz they will cut you off in 2.2 seconds if they feel like you movin funny. Tasjays are usually cool with everyone they meet and could be really fun to hang out with depending on how you treat them. Tasjays love to draw and create new things they are usually an athletic people and usually have more guy friends than girls because of their similarities they have.
Tasjays are the best
Tasjay by Staydrippylikewater October 17, 2019
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Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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