swats
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of swats
1500–10; compare Old English swatan beer (plural)
Example Sentences
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He shoots 3-pointers and swats them away; he slams home alley-oops and hauls in rebounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2025
At Henry’s school, a teacher swats down the boy’s interest in science in favor of ranting about his dismal salary.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025
Didier Drogba swats a swerving hack of a volley past Tim Howard.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024
Boone’s six swats matched a career high and forward Tyreek Smith matched his career best with three.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023
Tail wagging so hard it swats the dust up off the floor.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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