spat

Definition

  • noun: a short argument about something that is not important
  • noun: a young bivalve (as an oyster)
  • verb: to argue or fight
  • verb: to quarrel pettily or briefly
  • past tense and past participle of 'spit'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: slap, dispute, legging

Examples

  • They were typical sisters, 'spatting' one minute, playing together the next.

  • He took a taste of the soup and quickly 'spat/spit' it 'out'.

  • She 'spat' a few nasty remarks at him as he left.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you mess with all of us! Spiderman, watch out! Misery, misery, misery. That's what you've chosen. I offered you friendship... ...and you spat in my face. You've spun your last web, Spiderman. Had you not been so selfish, your little girlfriend's death ...would have been quick and painless. (..)
    2002 Spider-Man