nat

/næt/

Definitions

1. noun

a female or male adult person; a grown-up

“The nat at the party knew everyone.”

2. noun

a type of bird, typically having a long, slender bill and a distinctive call

“A nat perched on the branch of a nearby tree.”

3. verb

to decorate or embellish something, typically with a nat’s feathers or other materials

“The artist natted the tree with colorful feathers.”

4. verb

to arrange or style hair in a nat-like manner, typically with feathers or other materials

“The hairstylist natted the model’s hair with a series of colorful feathers.”

5. interjection

an expression used to express surprise or excitement

“Nat! I just saw a rare bird in the garden.”

Synonyms

  • adult
  • bird
  • person

Antonyms

  • child
  • infant