scat
6 synonyms for scat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Animal droppings.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
How to use scat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scat singing
animal scat
As a verb and interjection, "scat" is informal.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English scet, schat, from both Old English sċeatt ("property, goods") and Old Norse skattr ("wealth, treaure"). Both of these trace back to Proto-Germanic *skattaz ("cattle, kine, wealth"), from Proto-Indo-European *skatn-, *skat- ("to jump, skip, splash out"). It is cognate with Scots scat...
Full origin of scat →Frequently asked questions
What does “scat” mean?
The word “scat” means animal droppings. In plain terms, animal droppings, a jazz-singing style, or a sharp command to leave.
How do you pronounce “scat”?
“Scat” is pronounced skat (/skæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “scat” in a sentence?
Here is “scat” used in a sentence: “The tracker identified the animal from its scat.”
What is another word for “scat”?
Words with a similar meaning to “scat” include scag.
What part of speech is “scat”?
Depending on how it is used, “scat” can be a noun, a verb and an interjection.
How many meanings does “scat” have?
“Scat” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: animal droppings.
