swat 
(swŏt)
(swŏt)v. swat·ted, swat·ting, swats
v.tr.
To strike or hit with a sharp blow: swatted a ball into the outfield.
v.intr.
To strike or try to strike something with a sharp blow: swatted at the mosquito.
n.
A sharp blow or hit.
[Alteration of SQUAT, to squash (obsolete and dialectal).]