swat
//swɒt//
Verb
swatInfinitive
swatPresent tense
swattedPast tense
swattedPast participle
swattingPresent participle
swatsThird-person singular
1
To hit or crush something, especially an insect, with a quick, sharp blow using a flat object or the hand.
She swatted the fly with a newspaper.
2
To strike at something with a sweeping motion.
She swatted at the fly buzzing around her head.
Noun
swatSingular
swatsPlural
1
A sharp blow or slap, typically used to kill or drive away an insect.
She gave the fly a quick swat with the newspaper.