Associations to the word «Quat»

Wiktionary

QUAT, noun. (obsolete) A pustule.
QUAT, noun. (chemistry) A quaternary ammonium cation.
QUAT, noun. (obsolete) An annoying, worthless person.
QUAT, noun. Alternative spelling of khat
QUAT, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To satiate.
QUAT, verb. (Scottish) (dialectical) (transitive) relinquish, forsake, give up.
QUAT, verb. (Welsh and Southwest England) (dialectical) (intransitive) To squat or crouch down.
QUAT, adjective. (Scottish) (dialectical) Free; No longer involved with.

Dictionary definition

QUAT, noun. The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults".

Wise words

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