spat

[spat]

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.

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imp. of Spit.

Noun
a young oyster or other bivalve

Noun
a cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the instep and ankles

Noun
a quarrel about petty points

Verb
clap one''s hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"

Verb
spawn; "oysters spat"

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Verb
engage in a brief and petty quarrel

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

Verb
strike with a sound like that of falling rain; "Bullets were spatting the leaves"

Verb
become permanently attached; "mollusks or oysters spat"

Verb
come down like raindrops; "Bullets were spatting down on us"

imp. of Spit.

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

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

n.
A light blow with something flat.

n.
Hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension.

v. i.
To dispute.

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

of Spit

Spat

Spat , imp. of Spit. [Obs. ∨ R.]

Spat

Spat, n. [From the root of spit; hence, literally, that which is ejected.] A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.

Spat

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

Spat

Spat, n. [Cf. Pat.] 1. A light blow with something flat. [U.S. & Prov. Eng.] 2. Hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension. [U. S.]

Spat

Spat, v. i. To dispute. [R.] Smart.

Spat

Spat, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spatted; p. pr. & vb. n. Spatting.] To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands. [Local, U.S.]

Little Isabel leaped up and down, spatting her hands.

imp. of Spit.

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

To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.

A light blow with something flat.

To dispute.

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

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Usage Examples

People think your success is just a matter of having a pretty face. But it's easy to be chewed up and spat out. You've got to stay ahead of the game to be able to stay in it.

Misspelled Form

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