What does T&A mean in MISCELLANEOUS

T&A stands for “Tease and Awe”, which is commonly used in reference to burlesque theater or attractive people.

T&A is an abbreviation for “Tease and Awe”, which are two elements usually found in burlesque performances. Burlesque performers use humor combined with sensuality and entertaining visuals to create their shows.

The term is sometimes used colloquially to describe someone who looks attractive. It can also be used a descriptor of people who are pleasing or attractive to look at, although this usage should be avoided as it can come across as sexist or derogatory.

No, it is not generally considered appropriate to use the phrase ‘T&A' when describing someone or speaking about them directly. Although the abbreviation carries no negative connotations when referring specifically to burlesque theater, its usage in relation to people has been seen as offensive by many members of society.

It likely originated from burlesque theaters popular in Europe during the 19th century, where female dancers would perform using humor combined with sensual moves and costumes that showed off their figures. The word 'tease' refers to how performers hint at nudity without actually showing anything explicit, while 'awe' refers to how audiences were mesmerized by the combination of beauty and spectacle presented on stage.