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

  • (..) - Dad? Dad, have you seen Shrek? - No, I haven't, dear. I'm sure he just went off to look for a nice... mud hole to cool down in. You know, after your little spat last night. Oh. You heard that, huh? The whole kingdom heard you. I mean, after all, it is in his nature to be... (..)
    2004 Shrek 2