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to scat

to scat

9.9
Poop outside, especially when talking about animals
  • verb
  • /skæt/
  • NSFW
translation icon : defecar
  • When the rain started, the kids scat quickly to find shelter.

Examples

  • "And she's scatting!" I quickly chimed in, "Well, what does it mean to scat?" The students looked at each other as they contemplated how to explain the concept.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The dog had to scat in the woods during our hike.

  • The puppy scat in the yard before I could take it outside.

Synonyms

to scumber
vsto scat
  • NSFW
9.9

To pass waste from the body, usually said about animals

is the modern informal term used now rather than an archaic form

Antonyms

to collect
363 2.1

To gather things like coins or stamps as a hobby

to retain
60 3.0

To hold something inside so it does not escape

Compounds

scat singing
  • Specialized
1 8.5

Singing with made-up sounds to make new jazz melodies like an instrument

Surface Forms

scat infinitive
scatted past
scatted past participle
scatting present participle
scats third person singular

Etymology

Scat as a verb meaning to 'defecate' or quickly 'get rid of' something comes from old German words for 'dung' and the idea of leaving a mess behind. So scat can mean an animal 'pooping' outdoors or someone throwing something away fast.