scat Synonyms
Another word for scat
• noun (Context 1)
Animal feces, especially those of wild animals, often used by trackers or biologists to identify species and diet.
"The park ranger examined the bear droppings on the trail to determine how recently the animal had passed."
• noun (Context 2)
A style of jazz singing in which improvised, meaningless syllables are sung to a melody.
"Ella Fitzgerald was famous for her incredible ability to perform complex scat singing during live improvisations."
• verb (Context 3)
To go away or leave quickly, often used when driving off an animal.
"The loud noise caused the stray cats to scram into the nearby alleyway."
• verb (Context 4)
To sing a jazz melody using improvised, wordless syllables instead of lyrics.
"The vocalist began to improvise playfully during the prolonged trumpet solo."
Opposites of scat
The opposite of scat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: