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scat

UK
/skæt/
US
/skæt/

Translations

scatnoun
scats
pl
fècesSens zoologique et scientifique.
The biologist examined the scat to determine the diet of the local wolves.
Le biologiste a examiné les fèces pour déterminer le régime alimentaire des loups locaux.
scatEmprunt musical employé en français.
The jazz singer's scat added a lively and spontaneous element to the performance.
Le scat de la chanteuse de jazz a ajouté un élément vivant et spontané à la prestation.
Additional translations
excrémentsPlus général, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
feces
waste
manure
excrement
droppings
scatverb
scatted
Past Simple
scatted
Past Participle
scatting
Gerund
UK
/skæt/
US
/skæt/
déguerpirFamilier.
When the lights came on, the mice scatted under the furniture.
Quand les lumières se sont allumées, les souris ont déguerpi sous les meubles.
Additional translations
scaterEmprunt musical rare.
Synonyms
vamoose
run away
take off
scram
flee
scatadjective
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "scat analysis", "scat sample").
fécalTermes scientifiques et techniques.
Researchers conducted a scat survey to estimate the jaguar population.
Les chercheurs ont mené une étude fécale pour estimer la population de jaguars.
scatinterjection
oustesPour chasser un animal ; emploi familier.
Scat! Get off the counter, you naughty cat!
Oustes ! Descends du plan de travail, vilain chat !
Synonyms
shoo
begone
away
go away
get out
git
be off

Definitions

scatnoun
Animal feces, especially those of carnivorous mammals.
The biologist examined the scat to determine the diet of the local wolves.
A type of vocal improvisation with wordless syllables, often used in jazz music.
The jazz singer's scat added a lively and spontaneous element to the performance.
scatverb
To go away quickly; to depart suddenly, often in fear or surprise.
When the lights came on, the mice scatted under the furniture.
To sing or perform vocal improvisation with wordless syllables, especially in jazz.
The saxophonist played while the vocalist scatted over the chord changes.
scatadjective
Relating to or involving animal feces used for scientific study or detection.
Researchers conducted a scat survey to estimate the jaguar population.
scatinterjection
A command used to shoo away an animal, especially a cat.
Scat! Get off the counter, you naughty cat!
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