swats

1 of 2

plural noun

ˈswäts How to pronounce swats (audio)
Synonyms of swatsnext
Scotland
: drink
especially : new ale

swats

2 of 2

third person singular of swat entry 3

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Flies can thank their fast, sophisticated eyesight and some neural quirks for their ability to escape swats with such speed and agility. — CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for swats

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Etymology

Plural noun

Middle English (Scots) *swats, from Old English swātan, plural, beer

First Known Use

Plural Noun

1508, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swats was in 1508

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