verb
Gaming Slang
Swatted
/ˈswɒtɪd/ · verb · slang
When your shot gets violently blocked, slapped out of the air like a bug.
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Definitions
1
As the block itself, a forceful rejection of a shot.
“That swat changed the whole game.”
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2
To have a shot emphatically blocked, often sent flying out of bounds.
“He rose up and got swatted into the third row.”
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3
By extension, to have any attempt or idea instantly and decisively rejected.
“I pitched the plan and the boss swatted it on the spot.”
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Swatted In A Sentence
Tried to dunk on the big man and got swatted.
Asked her out, got swatted, life goes on.
He swatted three shots in the first quarter alone.
Origin & Usage
From 'swat,' as in batting something away, applied to basketball blocks. It evokes slapping a shot like you'd swat a fly, and is common across hoop highlight culture.
People Also Ask
What does 'swatted' mean in basketball?
It means a shot got forcefully blocked, often knocked far away. It paints the block as a violent slap out of the air.
Is 'swatted' the same as blocked?
Yes, but it's more dramatic. A swat is an emphatic, highlight-worthy block, not a soft tip.
Can 'swatted' be used outside basketball?
Yes, people use it for any idea or request that gets instantly and decisively rejected.
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