Meaning of the word swat in English

What does swat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swat

US /swɑːt/
UK /swɑːt/

Verb

1.

to hit something, especially an insect, with a flat object or your hand:

Example:
I swatted the fly with a rolled-up newspaper.

Noun

1.

the act of hitting something, especially an insect, with a flat object or your hand:

Example:
He gave the mosquito a swat.
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