swatter

[swot-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that swats. swat. swats.

2. fly swatter.

ˈswatter

/ ˈswɒtə /

noun

1. a device for killing insects, esp a meshed flat attached to a handle

2. a person who swats

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈswatter¹

First recorded in 1910–15; swat ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

This was not the first time the Grammy Award-winning artist appeared to have been targeted by swatters.

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In addition, she said, current state law makes it challenging to file charges against swatters that “truly reflect the magnitude of the response and the fear and trauma they can cause.”

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Filion was both a recreational swatter and a swatter-for-hire who advertised his services of mass disruption on social media platforms, prosecutors said.

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Especially the electronic fly swatter, encased in plastic.

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Attendees instead sift through thousands of tiny objects that fill these tiny homes: miniature sponges, chocolate fondue fountains, rocking chairs, barbecue sets, Tupperware containers or fly swatters.

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