scat Definition
- 1animal feces
- 2a style of jazz singing characterized by improvised vocal sounds instead of words, often imitating instruments
Using scat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hiker avoided stepping on the scat of wild animals.
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The backyard was littered with dog scat.
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She performed a scat solo during the jazz concert.
scat Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with scat
Example
The park ranger warned us to stay away from bear scat.
a style of jazz singing characterized by improvised vocal sounds instead of words, often imitating instruments
Example
Ella Fitzgerald was known for her scat singing.
humor that deals with excrement and other bodily functions
Example
The movie was full of scatological humor that some viewers found offensive.
Summary: scat in Brief
The term 'scat' [skæt] refers to animal feces or dung, as in 'The backyard was littered with dog scat.' It also refers to a style of jazz singing characterized by improvised vocal sounds instead of words, often imitating instruments, exemplified by 'She performed a scat solo during the jazz concert.'
