Definition of Spat
Spat
Spat


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A brief, petty quarrel or dispute.

e.g. The couple had a spat over whose turn it was to do the dishes.

(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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