Synonyms for

Nat

Verb / næt / Another word for nat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Noun: a small biting fly

Synonyms & similar words

gnat punkie no-see-um midge sandfly blackfly

Synonyms by register

Formal

native indigenous local aboriginal

Informal

local homegrown born and bred

Literary

son of the soil child of the land

Antonyms

foreigner outsider alien stranger visitor newcomer

Common collocations

  • native of
  • born a nat
  • nat and proud
  • proud nat
  • fellow nat
  • true nat

Word family

noun nativity
adjective native

Usage note

The term 'nat' is an informal and often affectionate abbreviation for 'native'. It is primarily used in informal contexts and can sometimes carry a slightly jingoistic or overly familiar tone depending on the speaker and audience.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a nat buzzing around my head.
  2. The nat bit me and it itched.
  3. Don't let the nat bite you!
  4. The nat is a small fly that can be annoying.
  5. I hate when nats fly into my face.

Quotes

  • I can evade everything except nats and mosquitoes. If they want to find you, they will. - Edie Sedgwick
  • I felt like a mosquito or a nato, two tiny insects that keep you up all night. - Roberto Bolaño
  • I'm not a fly-by-night artist. I'm a nat-by-day artist. - Jarod Kintz

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