Gators Meaning in English
word · lemma: gator
Definition
A casual or shortened way of saying 'alligators,' large reptiles found in the U.S. and China.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly used in American English, especially in the southern US. Often refers to alligators, not crocodiles. Used in conversational speech, sports mascots (like Florida Gators), and headlines.
Spanish: caimanes - aligátoresPortuguese (BR): jacarés - aligátoresPortuguese (PT): jacarés - aligátoresChinese (Simplified): 短吻鳄Chinese (Traditional): 短吻鱷Hindi: घड़ियाल (अमेरिकी एलिगेटर)Arabic: تماسيح أليغيتورBengali: গেটরRussian: гейторы - аллигаторы (разг.)Japanese: ゲーターVietnamese: gators - cá sấu mõm ngắnKorean: 게이터Turkish: gator - timsah (Amerikan)Urdu: گیٹرIndonesian: gator
Example Sentences
I saw two big gators yesterday.
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Gators live in swamps and rivers.
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Be careful, there are gators in this area.
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Locals call them gators instead of alligators.
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Watch out for gators if you're kayaking here.
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The Florida Gators won their game last night.
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