Spat Definition

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"

"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

Words that rhyme with spat

Usage tips for "spat"

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