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noun

Definition of scatnext
as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal a tracker who could identify any animal from its scat alone

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verb

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as in to sharp

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as in to get out

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Recent Examples of scat
Noun
Also, wolf scat has been found containing plastic and other material that could only have come from garbage cans and city dumps. — Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025 The sophomore scat back was spotted working out with trainers off to the side of Thursday's practice before the team gave the official designation. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
The film directed by Mike Roth is clearly a labor of love for all concerned, with enough Easter eggs and in-jokes to please even the most ardent Batman enthusiasts, including one referencing George Clooney’s nipple-featuring Batsuit and Bruce and Damian happily scatting the Batman TV show theme. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2023 The site noted, however, that Bono seemed to be improvising or scatting in spots, indicating that the lyrics might still be subject to change. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for scat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scat
  1. dung
  2. sharp
  3. get out
  4. soil
  5. troll
  6. dirt
  7. warble
  8. croon
Noun
  • Actions mattered more than words, and Nuwan’s were as repugnant as elephant dung.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Here’s some of what the inspector found: About nine pieces of rodent dung in the lobby behind the drink station counter.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Definition of dung
Verb
  • The world’s second-largest economy continues to face a range of challenges, from job insecurity among the younger generation to sharp downturns in the property sector, once a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth.
    — Hassan Tayir, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The former president's endorsement process has evolved from haphazard to sharp and effective, rendering all other endorsements all but obsolete.
    — Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of sharp
Verb
  • There's something about getting out of the cold to a warm destination like South Florida or Southern California during early spring, so take it from a guy who has gotten into trouble, but survived.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Vegetation must be dry enough to ignite and burn, but temperatures and winds should be moderately low to prevent the fire from getting out of control—conditions that are becoming less predictable as global temperatures rise.
    — Kiley Price, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of get out
Noun
  • Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a key Kremlin ally who allowed Russia to launch its invasion of Ukraine partially from Belarusian soil, is also in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Once in the country they can be moved about on plants and produce, soil, logs, firewood, and mulch.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of soil
Verb
  • The coverage was no doubt upsetting in part at least because articles came thick and fast at a time when Meghan was also being trolled on social media.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Besides being used to troll Drake on national stages from Super Bowl LIX to the 2025 Oscars, the chart-topping track earned the Compton rapper multiple Grammy awards including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of troll
Noun
  • The lingering fumes of attention and magical aura somehow still surround the oddball Rodgers like the cloud of dirt around Pig-Pen in the Peanuts comic strip.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Megan’s body was found on a narrow dirt path on March 15, 2003, in Wallkill, New York.
    — Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of dirt
Verb
  • The whole montage was respectful and gracious, with a classical score, rather than a pop chipmunk warbling a sensitive ballad about dead people.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Peggy Seeger’s 1957 recording of it is a brisk, warbling take with arpeggiated acoustic guitar — a classic example of the kind of carefree-songbird tunes from the early folk revival.
    — Ben Sisario, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of warble
Verb
  • The commercial encouraged those in attendance at the stadium to croon along to the familiar tune, which most people likely knew.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • In college, Cedric was in singing groups, crooning harmonies with others.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of croon

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