swats
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of swats
1500–10; compare Old English swatan beer (plural)
Example Sentences
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He shoots 3-pointers and swats them away; he slams home alley-oops and hauls in rebounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2025
Didier Drogba swats a swerving hack of a volley past Tim Howard.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024
Boone’s six swats matched a career high and forward Tyreek Smith matched his career best with three.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023
Every time a Dodger swats a home run, Pujols waits for him and offers a hug.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2021
I whisper, but she swats in my direction to shut me up.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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