1. the act of hitting something with a quick, sharp blow
2. the criminal act of making a false emergency call to prompt a SWAT team response at someone’s address
Usage: slang; criminal activity

1. present participle of swat; hitting or striking with a quick, sharp blow

Examples

• She was swatting flies with a rolled-up newspaper.
• The cat kept swatting at the dangling string.
• He gave the mosquito a good swatting.
• The swatting of insects is common in summer.
• The teenager was arrested for swatting a celebrity’s home.
• Swatting is a dangerous prank that wastes police resources.
• Stop swatting your brother with that pillow.