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scat

/skæt/

Meanings
noun
A tax; tribute.

Examples :

"The villagers paid a yearly scat of grain to the local lord. "
government economy finance
noun
Heroin.
substance

Related Words

Illustration snorkeling

snorkeling verb

/ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋ/ /ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋɡ/ /ˈsnɔːrkɪlɪŋ/ /ˈsnɔːrkɪlɪŋɡ/

To use a snorkel.

"Before the picnic, we were snorkeling in the clear, shallow water. "

Illustration excrement

excrement noun

/ˈɛkskɹəmənt/

(now specifically) Human and animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces.

"The dog's excrement was left on the sidewalk, requiring the owner to clean it up. "

Illustration villagers

villagers noun

/ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/ /ˈvɪlɪdʒɚz/

A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.

"The villagers helped rebuild the school after the storm. "

Illustration coprophilia

coprophilia noun

/ˌkɑːprəˈfɪliə/ /ˌkɒprəˈfɪliə/

A marked interest in excrement; especially the use of feces or filth for sexual excitement.

Illustration improvised

improvised verb

/ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/ /ˈɪmprəˌvaɪzd/

To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, instinct, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.

"He had no speech prepared, so he improvised."

Illustration impertinent

impertinent noun

/ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɨ.nənt/

An impertinent individual.

"His behavior during the meeting was appalling; he was such an impertinent, constantly interrupting and making rude remarks. "

Illustration imperative

imperative noun

/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/

(grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.

"The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative."

Illustration instruments

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration understood

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration onomatopoeic

onomatopoeic adjective

/ˌɒnəmæatəˈpiːɪk/

Of or relating to onomatopoeia.

"The word "buzz" is onomatopoeic because it sounds like the noise a bee makes. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

Illustration reflecting

reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."