How to Pronounce "swatting"
word
ˈswɑt
SWAH-ting
swˈɒtɪŋ
SWOT-ing
Definition
Swatting means hitting something, especially to kill insects. It also refers to a dangerous prank where someone calls the police on another person as a joke, saying there's an emergency.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑt
British English
swˈɒtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAH-ting
UK
SWOT-ing
Listen in Context
He was swatting at the mosquito on his arm.
She kept swatting flies in the kitchen.
The boy started swatting bugs with a newspaper.
Online gamers are sometimes victims of swatting, which can be very dangerous.