Meaning & Definition of word "Spat"
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Spat
spæt
noun:
- 1. A minor dispute or argument.
- Example: The couple had a small spat over what to watch on television.
- 2. A brief and noisy quarrel.
- Example: Their spat at the dinner table made everyone feel uncomfortable.
- 3. A state of disagreement or conflict.
- Example: The two friends ended their spat after realizing how trivial the issue was.
verb:
- 1. To engage in a brief quarrel or argument.
- Example: They spat over the last piece of cake.
- 2. To make a loud noise, often in anger.
- Example: He spat out his words in frustration.
Etymology
From the Middle English 'spatten', meaning to spit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spat it out:
To say something quickly or bluntly.
have a spat:
To engage in a minor dispute.
spat of bad luck:
A brief period of misfortune.
Related Words
quarrel:
A heated argument or disagreement.
dispute:
A disagreement or argument.
tiff:
A slight or petty quarrel.
Slang Meanings of spat
Meaning: A brief, trivial argument.
Example Sentence: They got into a spat over where to eat.
Meaning: A moment of intense emotion, often in a humorous context.
Example Sentence: That joke caused a spat of giggles.