Scatting

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo sing an improvised melodic solo using nonsense syllables, often onomatopoeic or imitative of musical instruments.

2.verbTo leave quickly (often used in the imperative).

"Here comes the principal; we'd better scat."

3.verbAn imperative demand, often understood by speaker and listener as impertinent.

"Scat! Go on! Get out of here!"

4.nounScat singing

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