What does SWATS mean?

swats

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a hard blow or hit; a strike with a flat object.
• Verb: hit or strike forcefully with a flat object.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /swɑts/
• UK: /swɒts/

4. Origin and Usage:

The origin of the word "swats" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. As a noun, it is typically used in the context of physical combat or training, such as in boxing or martial arts. As a verb, it is used to describe the action of hitting or striking an object or person forcefully with a flat object, such as a paddle or a flyswatter.

5. Synonyms:

• Hit
• Strike
• Smack
• Whack

6. Related Words:

• Sweat
• Waste
• Swamp
• Swarm
• Swing

7. Example Sentences:

• The boxer delivered a series of swats to his opponents head.
• She swatted the fly with a rolled-up newspaper.
• The teacher swatted the misbehaving student with a paddle.