scat
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for scat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Animal droppings.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use scat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
As a verb and interjection, "scat" is informal.
Etymology
From Middle English scet, schat, from Old English sċeatt (“property, goods”) and Old Norse skattr (“wealth, treaure”); both from Proto-Germanic *skattaz (“cattle, kine, wealth”), from Proto-Indo-European *skatn-, *skat- (“to jump, skip, splash out”). Cognate with Scots scat (“tax, levy, charge, payment, bribe”), West F...
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.