gator

[ gey-ter ]

noun

1. Southern U.S. Informal. alligator.

gator

/ ˈɡeɪtə /

noun

1. informal.
   an alligator

Word History and Origins

Origin of gator¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; shortened form

Word History and Origins

Origin of gator¹

C19

Example Sentences

He also voiced King Gator in Disney’s 1989 animated film “All Dogs Go to Heaven.”

From Los Angeles Times

Once upon a time — before P-22 or Grumpy Cat — a rogue gator lurked in an L.A. lake.

From Los Angeles Times

One woman on Hilton Head told the Island Packet newspaper that she looked out her window to find she had a pool crasher - a small gator enjoying the shallow end.

From BBC

“This zydeco band ... can play!” says the gator, adding an excitedly drawn-out “hallelujah” for emphasis.

From Los Angeles Times

This is Louis, the friendly trumpet-blasting gator from Walt Disney Animation’s 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog.”

From Los Angeles Times