qat uncommon noun 1. the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant “in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults” SynonymskatkhatquatcatArabian teaAfrican tea Related words Broader terms stimulant WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.