Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swat
verb
/swɒt/
Definition
To hit or strike with a sharp blow.
Examples
- She tried to swat the fly that was buzzing around her head.
- He swatted the ball away just in time to prevent a goal.
Meaning
Swat can refer to the action of hitting something, often to catch or kill an insect or to dismiss something casually.
Synonyms
- smack
- hit
- slap
- strike
