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swat.

To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/swɒt/Received-Pronunciation/swɑt/General-American, dialectal/swɒt/Canada, dialectal/swɔt/Australia, New-Zealand
  1. To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

    transitive
    He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom.
    The cat swatted at the feather.
Where this word comes from

Alteration of squat.

noun/swɒt/Received-Pronunciation/swɑt/General-American, dialectal/swɒt/Canada, dialectal/swɔt/Australia, New-Zealand
  1. A hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking.

  2. Alternative spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution.

    alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

Alteration of squat.

verb/swɒt/Received-Pronunciation/swɑt/General-American, dialectal/swɒt/Canada, dialectal/swɔt/Australia, New-Zealand
  1. To illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone).

    US · slang · transitive
Where this word comes from

See SWAT.

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