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Meaning of spat
A brief quarrel or disagreement
Etymology of spat
The word "spat" has multiple origins, with the earliest recorded use in the 15th century as a noun referring to a small amount of something, especially a liquid, from the Old French "espatte", a spatula or a small quantity
The sense of a brief quarrel or disagreement emerged in the 17th century, possibly from the idea of a spark or a small explosion of anger
Synonyms
quarrel
dispute
argument
disagreement
fight
row
altercation
fracas
brawl
squabble
tiff
clash
contention
discord
strife
rivalry
feud
vendetta
spat
squabble
bickering
wrangling
jousting
crossness
petulance
testiness
irritability
irascibility
shortness
temper
anger
indignation
exasperation
vexation
annoyance
displeasure
dissatisfaction
discontent
Definitions
- A short period of time when two or more people are angry or disagree with each other
- * A small amount of something, especially a liquid
- * A spatula, especially a long-handled one used for scraping or lifting food
Usage Examples
- The couple had a spat about whose turn it was to do the dishes
- * The two friends had a spat over a misunderstanding, but they made up later
- * The chef used a spat to scrape the sides of the bowl