Definition of Spat
Spat
spat
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(verb)
forcibly ejected something from one's mouth, for example ejected saliva or food/drink or uttered something in an aggressive or hostile way;
e.g. She spat out her coffee because it was too hot to drink. He spat insults at them as he left the room.
(verb)
made short, explosive noises and gave off bursts of hot fat/fuel and/or sparks, describing food that is being cooked or a fire that is burning;
e.g. The fire spat as the drops of water fell on it. Food spat as soon as it touched the hot pan.
(noun)
a brief quarrel or outburst of anger, usually over some petty/minor matter;
e.g. They had a little spat over who had left the door unlocked.
(verb)
to engage in a brief quarrel, usually over a petty matter;
e.g. The children started to spat over some matter in their game.
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