katat

/kɑtɑt/

Definitions

1. interjection

a term used in some African languages to express satisfaction or pleasure

“The crowd erupted in ‘katat’ as the home team scored the winning goal.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement in some African cultures, equivalent to a small quantity or a handful

“She bought a handful of katat of rice at the market.”

Synonyms

  • cheer
  • hurray

Antonyms

  • boo
  • booing