spat

/spˈæt/

/ˈspæt/

to spat

MAIN VERB

clap one's hands together

synonyms : clap

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

synonyms : acclaim

antonyms : boo

come down like raindrops

spawn

engage in a brief and petty quarrel

strike with a sound like that of falling rain

become permanently attached

Spat

a short quarrel about a matter that is unimportant

synonyms : bicker

a young oyster or other bivalve that has recently settled and attached itself to a surface in its natural habitat

a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

synonyms : gaiter

Examples

1. Spats means stories about fights and arguments.

2. The guy in the bed next to mine spat mouthfuls onto the floor all night.

3. Trevor put a sil spat in his mouth?

4. You got the spats.