Spell Bee Word: squat

Basic Details

Word: Squat

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To crouch down on your legs with your knees bent and your bottom close to the ground.

Synonyms: Crouch, crouch down, hunch

Antonyms: Stand, rise

Idioms and Phrases

1. Squat down: To crouch or sit low in a position. Example: "He squatted down to tie his shoelaces."
2. Not worth a squat: Something that has no value or importance. Example: "The old toys were not worth a squat now that the children had grown up."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The child decided to squat on the ground to get a better view of the insects.

Example 2: During the exercise class, everyone had to squat to strengthen their legs.

Example 3: She saw a dog squat to relieve itself in the park, showing it was time for a walk.

Fun Fact

The word "squat" comes from the Old French word "esquat," which means to settle or to sit down. It highlights the action of getting low to the ground.

Famous Quote

"It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit." J.R.R. Tolkien

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "squat" mean?

a) To lie down
b) To stand up
c) To crouch down
d) To jump

Answer: c) To crouch down

2. Which of these is a synonym of "squat"?

a) Stand
b) Crouch
c) Leap
d) Run

Answer: b) Crouch

3. Which word is an antonym of "squat"?

a) Crouch
b) Hunch
c) Stand
d) Bend

Answer: c) Stand

4. Which sentence uses "squat" correctly?

a) She decided to squat to pick up the fallen book.
b) He decided to squat the car on the road.
c) They wanted to squat on a journey.
d) The boy liked to squat his homework.

Answer: a) She decided to squat to pick up the fallen book.

5. What does the idiom "not worth a squat" mean?

a) Very valuable
b) Unimportant or worthless
c) Expensive
d) Heavy

Answer: b) Unimportant or worthless