scat

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /skæt/

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Noun

Singular scat

Plural scats

1. (music) (jazz) Scat is the improvised melodic solo using nonsense syllables.

Verb

Plain form scat

Third-person singular scats

Past tense scatted

Past participle scatted

Present participle scatting

1. (music) (jazz) If a person scats, they sing an improvised melodic solo using nonsense syllables.
2. (informal) If a person scats, they leave quickly.