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noun

Definition of scatnext
as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal a tracker who could identify any animal from its scat alone

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verb

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as in to sharp

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as in to get out

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Recent Examples of scat
Noun
These elements, especially improvisation, can be expressed vocally too, as in scat. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026 Coyote scat was collected and sent to the University of California, Davis veterinary genetics lab, and the results matched the male coyote's DNA to Angel Island's coyote population, NPS said. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Verb
The crash caused an explosion scatting debris, setting some homes and cars on fire and injuring some people on the ground, officials said. — Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 He was arraigned on charges of loitering and prowling at night, criminal mischief, disturbing the peace, criminal trespass, evading arrest on furry feet, scatting rubbing and a bunch of summaries for smelling bad. — Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for scat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scat
  1. dung
  2. sharp
  3. get out
  4. soil
  5. troll
  6. escape
  7. dirt
  8. warble
Noun
  • When not elbow-deep in dino dung or outrunning raptors, Laura Dern's heartfelt performance in Jurassic Park shows why women really deserve to inherit the Earth — and all of the acting awards.
    — Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
  • The team ended up with a jar of elephant dung scent.
    — RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Definition of dung
Verb
  • In the fall, the workers trade in their pruning shears for knives sharp enough to skin a deer in minutes.
    — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Today there’s a rich universe of supplemental Pynchon material ranging from prose only an English PhD could unpack, to sharp analysis that makes the experience of reading Pynchon communal and fun.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of sharp
Verb
  • Due to For All Mankind plot reasons, these unexpected lovebirds simply must get out of their disgraceful pickle.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • High school kids from Castleberry, North Side or Brewer running a prank that got out of hand.
    — Star-Telegram staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Definition of get out
Noun
  • Alford also commented on the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the long-standing interpretation that anyone born on American soil is an American citizen.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • German rockets launching from Canadian soil may be a bridge to that until Canadian companies can develop their own boosters.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of soil
Verb
  • Not just for his good looks, strong vocals, and charismatic performances, but also for his pretty funny content, especially when trolling the fans.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The comedian and actress trolled the happy couple with several Instagram posts, including a spoof outfit for Thursday night’s rehearsal dinner and a still from her TV series Life & Beth.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Definition of troll
Verb
  • For Yasira Tejada, the changes represent meaningful progress after escaping an abusive relationship nine years ago.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Astronomers had long suspected this unusual structure traced energetic electrons escaping along the Milky Way's magnetic field.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of escape
Noun
  • Turn hard, compacted dirt into rich, workable soil in no time with the Sun Joe Electric Garden Tiller.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Kate Roberts secretly arranged to dig up dirt on her rival and Sheryl's old friend, Jordan Ridgeway.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of dirt
Verb
  • Her distinctive voice has been Widowspeak’s emblem since the band first emerged, warbled like Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval over CB radio.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
  • The track begins with Winter’s distinct vocals warbling and wobbling over a tender percussion groove.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Definition of warble

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