xott

Maltese

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃɔt/

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Sicilian sciuttu, asciuttu, from Latin exsuctus.

Adjective

xott (feminine singular xotta, plural xotti)

  1. dry
    Synonym: niexef
    Antonyms: mxarrab, umdu
  2. curt; brief

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English shot.

Noun

xott m (plural xotts or xottijiet)

  1. shot (launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal)
    Alternative form: xutt
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