gator
pronunciation
How to pronounce gator in British English:
UK [ˈgeɪtə(r)]
How to pronounce gator in American English:
US [ˈɡeɪtər]
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- Noun:
- either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with with shorter broader snouts
Word Origin
- gator (n.)
- 1844, colloquial shortening of alligator.
Example
- 1. What about the thing we found inside the gator ?
- 2. She still thinks I was attacked by a gator ?
- 3. Plus , gator kicked me out of the car .
- 4. Uhhh ...... now that gator 's gone .
- 5. Officials say the baby gator was probably a pet that someone let loose .