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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."

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In plain EnglishJazz singing using made-up, wordless syllables instead of lyrics.

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scattings plural

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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.

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