SCATTING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SCATTING
To sing an improvised melodic solo using nonsense syllables, often onomatopoeic or imitative of musical instruments.
To leave quickly (often used in the imperative).
"Here comes the principal; we'd better scat."
An imperative demand, often understood by speaker and listener as impertinent.
"Scat! Go on! Get out of here!"
Scat singing
Examples of SCATTING in a Sentence
- "Here comes the principal; we'd better scat."
- "Scat! Go on! Get out of here!"
Word Details
Is SCATTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCATTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCATTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCATTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | a | t | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCATTING
100 words from the letters in SCATTING
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How to Use SCATTING in Word Games
SCATTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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