spat (Meaning)
spat (n)
a quarrel about petty points
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
a young oyster or other bivalve
spat (v)
come down like raindrops
become permanently attached
strike with a sound like that of falling rain
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
engage in a brief and petty quarrel
spawn
clap one's hands together
spat (n.)
A legging; a gaiter.
A kind of short cloth or leather gaiter worn over the upper part of the shoe and fastened beneath the instep; -- chiefly in pl.
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spat Sentence Examples
- The children had a minor spat over who should sit in the front seat.
- The two lovers had a bitter spat that ultimately led to their breakup.
- The students engaged in a heated spat during the debate competition.
- The siblings spat on each other during their argument.
- The cat spat at the dog in retaliation for its barking.
- The snake spat venom into the air as a warning to potential predators.
- The firecracker spat sparks as it ignited.
- The volcanic eruption spat out lava and ash into the atmosphere.
- The sprinkler system spat out water to put out the fire.
- The astronaut spat out toothpaste into his helmet, signifying the start of his day in space.
FAQs About the word spat
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, become
altercation, dispute, squabble, controversy, quarrel, fight, argument, brawl, disagreement, bicker
get along, accept,get along, accept,coexist, consent, concur, coexist, consent, agree
The children had a minor spat over who should sit in the front seat.
The two lovers had a bitter spat that ultimately led to their breakup.
The students engaged in a heated spat during the debate competition.
The siblings spat on each other during their argument.
