spat

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spat Definition

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

spat Synonyms

• acclaim
• applaud
• bicker
• bickering
• clap
• fuss
• gaiter
• pettifoggery
• spat
• spats
• squabble
• tiff