kat

or khat, qat

[ kaht ]

noun

1. an evergreen shrub, Catha edulis, of Arabia and Africa, the leaves of which are used as a narcotic when chewed or made into a beverage.

kat

/ kæt; kɑːt /

noun

1. a variant spelling of khat

Word History and Origins

Origin of kat¹

First recorded in 1855–60, kat is from the Arabic word qāt

Example Sentences

Kat said hearing examples of how people message disabled women was "sadly normalised."

From BBC

Kat Watkins said disabled people have a right to explore their sexual identity and develop relationships just like anybody else.

From BBC

It was easy to envision its impact as “The Outrun’s” hair and makeup designer, Kat Morgan, had dyed Ronan’s hair a bold shade for the first fitting.

From Los Angeles Times

Kat McNamara, an independent politician who opposed the bill, told the crowd: "The idea that in order to support a 10-year-old you have to criminalise them is irrational, ineffective and morally bankrupt."

From BBC

Part of his appeal, says Kat Rosenfield, a freelance culture writer and novelist, is his willingness to talk to anyone, about anything.

From BBC