Spat Definition & Meaning

spat
noun
  1. a quarrel about petty points
  2. a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
  3. a young oyster or other bivalve
verb
  1. come down like raindrops; "Bullets were spatting down on us"
  2. become permanently attached; "mollusks or oysters spat"
  3. strike with a sound like that of falling rain; "Bullets were spatting the leaves"
  4. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
  5. engage in a brief and petty quarrel
  6. spawn; "oysters spat"
  7. clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"

Synonyms for spat

acclaim noun

enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd

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applaud verb

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval express approval of; "I applaud your efforts"

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bicker noun

a quarrel about petty points argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"

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bickering noun

a quarrel about petty points

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clap noun

a sudden very loud noise a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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fuss noun

an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft" an angry disturbance

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gaiter noun

a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the

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squabble noun

a quarrel about petty points argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"

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tiff noun

a quarrel about petty points

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"Spat" in song lyrics

See how spat is used in real songs:

  • "Hey y'all - I got two Jimmy clips, flames spat"
    Camp Lo — Glow
  • "They asked me for a couple letters, so my AK spat"
    Celph Titled & Buckwild — Where I Are
  • "It's the greatest story that ever been spat"
    Saigon — The Greatest Story Never Told

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Frequently asked questions

What does spat mean?
a quarrel about petty points a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles a young oyster or other bivalve come down like raindrops; "Bullets were spatting down on us" become permanently attached; "mollusks or oysters spat" strike with a sound like that of falling rain; "Bullets were spatting the leaves" clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval engage in a brief and petty quarrel spawn; "oysters spat" clap one's hands together
What part of speech is spat?
Spat is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does spat have?
Spat has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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