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- 1. a short cloth gaiter covering the instep and ankle: historical "he would stand outside in his bowler hat and spats"
- 2. a cover for the upper part of an aircraft wheel: "new wheel spats were constructed and the large tyres were replaced by much smaller units"
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Spat can be a verb meaning to spit, a noun meaning a young oyster or a quarrel, or a past tense of spit. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples and related articles of spat.
a short argument, usually about something that is not important: She was having a spat with her brother about who should do the washing up. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Arguments & disagreements. argy-bargy. be (on) non-speakersidiom.
Spat can mean a slap, a quarrel, a gaiter, or a young oyster. Learn the different meanings, origins, and usage of spat from various dictionaries and sources.
You probably recognize the word spat from the phrase "lover's spat," which describes a minor squabble between a couple. The spat is usually over something as silly as which partner has to do the laundry, and the relationship usually recovers quickly, with no long-term harm done.
A spat between people, countries, or organizations is a disagreement between them.
noun. a petty quarrel. Synonyms: set-to, scrap, tiff. a light blow; slap; smack. verb (used without object) , spat·ted, spat·ting. to engage in a petty quarrel or dispute. to splash or spatter; rain spatting against the window. verb (used with object) , spat·ted, spat·ting. to strike lightly; slap. spat. 2. [ spat ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. verb.
SPAT can be a verb meaning to spit, a noun meaning a disagreement or a shoe covering, or a type of oyster. Learn how to use it in different contexts, with examples and translations.
