noun
scatting
Scatting (noun) means the act of scat singing, using improvised nonsense syllables in jazz. Example: “Her scatting during the solo brought the crowd to its feet.”
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The act of scat singing, using improvised nonsense syllables in jazz.
"Her scatting during the solo brought the crowd to its feet."
How to use scatting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJazz singing using made-up, wordless syllables instead of lyrics.
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- Plural
- scattings
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What does “scatting” mean?
The word “scatting” means the act of scat singing, using improvised nonsense syllables in jazz. In plain terms, jazz singing using made-up, wordless syllables instead of lyrics.
How do you use “scatting” in a sentence?
Here is “scatting” used in a sentence: “Her scatting during the solo brought the crowd to its feet.”
What part of speech is “scatting”?
“Scatting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of scatting?
"scatting" (noun) means the act of scat singing, using improvised nonsense syllables in jazz.
