Swat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /swɒt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Swat is a verb meaning (transitive) To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.
Meaning
(transitive) To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.
More Meanings
- A hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking.
- (US, slang, transitive) To illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone).
- Alternative spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution.
Example Sentences
The cat swatted at the feather.
He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom.
However, Johnstons luck seems to have run out, as it is hit almost simultaneously by three 18-inch shells and three 6.1-inch shells from Yamato, which has decided to swat' the irritating vessel.
“You've just been swatted.” “What?” Sophia asked. “A spoofed call to police, claiming an emergency, to get a SWAT response,” Evelyn said. Realizing why the SWAT officer had noticed the controller, she guessed, […]
Word Forms
- swats
- swatting
- swatted
Synonyms for swat
Depending on context, synonyms include swatter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swatter, tactics, tactical, tactic, intervention, quickie.
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