Definition of Spat

1. Noun. A quarrel about petty points.

Exact synonyms: Bicker, Bickering, Fuss, Pettifoggery, Squabble, Tiff
Generic synonyms: Dustup, Quarrel, Row, Run-in, Words, Wrangle
Derivative terms: Bicker, Fussy, Pettifog, Squabble

2. Verb. Come down like raindrops. "Bullets were spatting down on us"
Generic synonyms: Come Down, Fall, Precipitate

3. Noun. A cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles.
Exact synonyms: Gaiter
Generic synonyms: Leg Covering, Legging, Leging

4. Verb. Become permanently attached. "Mollusks or oysters spat"
Generic synonyms: Attach

5. Noun. A young oyster or other bivalve.

6. Verb. Strike with a sound like that of falling rain. "Bullets were spatting the leaves"
Generic synonyms: Collide With, Hit, Impinge On, Run Into, Strike

7. Verb. Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.
Exact synonyms: Acclaim, Applaud, Clap
Entails: Approve, O.k., Okay, Sanction
Specialized synonyms: Bravo
Generic synonyms: Gesticulate, Gesture, Motion
Derivative terms: Acclaim, Applauder, Clapper, Clapping
Antonyms: Boo

8. Verb. Engage in a brief and petty quarrel. "Sam wants to spat with Sue "
Generic synonyms: Altercate, Argufy, Dispute, Quarrel, Scrap

9. Verb. Spawn. ; "Oysters spat"
Generic synonyms: Spawn

10. Verb. Clap one's hands together. "The children were clapping to the music"
Exact synonyms: Clap
Generic synonyms: Gesticulate, Gesture, Motion
Derivative terms: Clapper, Clapping

Definition of Spat

1. n. A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.

2. v. i. & t. To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.

3. n. A light blow with something flat.

4. v. i. To dispute.

5. v. t. To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands.

6. n. A legging; a gaiter.

Definition of Spat

1. Verb. (past of spit) ¹

2. Noun. The spawn of shellfish, especially oysters and similar molluscs. ¹

3. Verb. To spawn. Used of shellfish as above. ¹

4. Noun. A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe. ¹

5. Noun. (automotive) (UK, Australia) A piece of bodywork that covers the upper portions of the rear tyres of a car. ¹

6. Noun. a brief argument, fall out, quarrel ¹

7. Verb. to quarrel or argue briefly ¹

8. Verb. (transitive and intransitive) To strike with a spattering sound. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spat

1. to strike lightly [v SPATTED, SPATTING, SPATS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spat

spastic hemiplegia
spastic ileus
spastic mydriasis
spastic paralysis
spastic paraplegia
spastic pseuodoparalysis
spastic speech
spastic spinal paralysis
spastic syndrome in cattle
spastic tetraplegia
spastically
spasticities
spasticity
spastics
spastin
spat (current term)
spatangoid
spatangoidea
spatangoids
spatangus
spatchcock
spatchcocked
spatchcocking
spatchcocks
spate
spates
spatfall
spatfalls
spatha
spathaceous

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