Swatting entails generating an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretenses. Swatters do this by making phone calls to emergency lines like 911 and falsely reporting a violent emergency situation, such as a shooting or hostage situation.

Why are streamers swatted?

Swatting is when a person makes a prank call to the authorities in hopes of getting an armed team dispatched to the target's home. While dangerous and by no means cool, the practice is especially prevalent against streamers, as players try to see if their antics get caught live on stream.

What does swatted mean dictionary?

verb (used with object), swat·ted, swat·ting. to hit; slap; smack. Baseball. to hit (a ball) powerfully, usually for a long distance. noun. a smart blow; slap; smack.