spat

/spæt/
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spat

A young oyster spat attaches to a clean rock underwater.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A young oyster or other bivalve: A very young shellfish, especially an oyster, that has recently settled and begun to grow.
    • A cloth or leather covering for the instep and ankle: A short gaiter, often worn over shoes, covering the instep and ankle.
    • A petty quarrel: A brief, minor argument or dispute, often about something trivial.

  2. Verb:

    • To spawn or deposit eggs (of shellfish): To release or deposit eggs, as oysters do.
    • To quarrel pettily: To engage in a minor, often childish, argument.
    • To clap: To strike the palms of the hands together, often repeatedly.
    • To strike with a light, rapid sound: To hit or fall with a sound like light rain or many small impacts.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The biologist studied the oyster spat under a microscope.
    • He wore gray trousers and leather spats over his shoes.
    • They had a silly spat over who should do the dishes.

  • Verb:

    • The oysters spat millions of larvae into the water.
    • The siblings spat constantly about the TV remote.
    • The audience spat enthusiastically at the end of the performance.
    • Rain spatted against the windowpane.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have a spat with someone": to have a minor argument with someone.
    • She had a spat with her coworker about the meeting time.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spatterdash (n): A long gaiter or legging to protect from mud; an older term related to 'spat'.
  • Spitting (n/v): The act of ejecting saliva; present participle of 'spit'. (Note: 'Spat' is a past tense and past participle of 'spit').
Synonyms
  • Noun (quarrel): Squabble, tiff, disagreement, wrangle.
  • Verb (clap): Applaud, clap.
  • Verb (quarrel): Bicker, squabble, argue.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(This word is not commonly used in idioms.)

spat

A young oyster spat attaches to a clean rock underwater.

Noun
  1. a young oyster or other bivalve
  2. a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
  3. a quarrel about petty points
Verb
  1. clap one's hands together
    • The children were clapping to the music
  2. spawn
    • oysters spat
  3. engage in a brief and petty quarrel
  4. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
  5. strike with a sound like that of falling rain
    • Bullets were spatting the leaves
  6. become permanently attached
    • mollusks or oysters spat
  7. come down like raindrops
    • Bullets were spatting down on us

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