gat
1 Americanverb
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verb
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Etymology
Origin of gat2
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; shortening of Gatling gun
Origin of gat3
First recorded in 1715–25; from Old Norse gat “hole, opening”
Example Sentences
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The 37-year-old star appeared onstage wearing a traditional Korean hat known as a "gat", featured in Netflix's animated megahit "KPop Demon Hunters".
From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025
They’re often depicted in traditional black hanbok and tall gat hats, which explains the Saja Boys’ costuming later in the movie.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025
In this Bonnie & Clyde, female ambition is more dangerous than a loaded gat.
From Slate • Dec. 6, 2013
As Bogart aged, he lost his defiance, leaving Warner Brothers for Columbia and trading his gat for a bow tie.
From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2010
Gat, gat, n. an opening between sandbanks, a strait.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
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