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Definition of swatter

swatter

/ˈswɑː.tɚ/
swat · ter
Plural:swatters
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swatter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A handheld implement, typically consisting of a small flat piece of perforated mesh or plastic attached to a long handle, used for killing flies and other insects.

Example

"She reached for the plastic swatter hanging by the kitchen door to get rid of the annoying housefly."

2

A person who makes a fraudulent emergency call to police in order to provoke the deployment of an armed tactical unit to another person's address.

Example

"Federal investigators traced the spoofed phone call and arrested the swatter responsible for the dangerous hoax."

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• Rhymes for swatter

• Nearby Words

swatch
swath
swathe
swatter
swatting
sway
swaybacked

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swatter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swatter
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