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swat

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Verb — To hit something sharply and quickly, especially an insect.

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How to use swat

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swat a fly swat away get swatted

Etymology

A variant spelling of "squat," originally describing a quick striking motion.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “swat” mean?

The word “swat” means to hit something sharply and quickly, especially an insect. In plain terms, to slap or strike quickly (usually at a bug), or, as slang, to send armed police to someone's address with a fake emergency report.

How do you pronounce “swat”?

“Swat” is pronounced swot (/swɑt/ in IPA).

How do you use “swat” in a sentence?

Here is “swat” used in a sentence: “She swatted the fly off the table.”

What part of speech is “swat”?

“Swat” is a verb.

Is “swat” a common word?

“Swat” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “swat” have?

“Swat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to hit something sharply and quickly, especially an insect.

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