Standard Lemma guide

kat

name · noun · phrase · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • rhymes with -æt
  • CMU ARPABET: K AE1 T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

name

Meaning 1

A diminutive of the female given names Katharine or Katherine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An ancient Egyptian unit of weight, one fiftieth of an avoirdupois pound.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Alternative spelling of khat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Alternative form of gat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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5

phrase

Meaning 5

Initialism of kill all taigs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

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6

noun

Meaning 6

the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: khat, qat, quat, cat, Arabian tea, African tea

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: stimulant, stimulant drug, excitant

History

Etymology

From Egyptian kꜣt.