General
scat
What does scat mean?
A command telling a person or animal to leave, get out, or move off.
"Scat, cat! Get off my porch."
Origin
American English, 1830s; imitative/expressive, possibly a clipping of "scatter."
Frequently asked questions
What does "scat" mean?
It's a command meaning go away or shoo, told to a person or an animal to make them leave.
How do you use "scat"?
Use it as an interjection to drive something off, as in "Scat, cat! Get off my porch."
Where does "scat" come from?
It's American English from the 1830s, imitative or expressive, possibly a clipping of "scatter."
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