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- [spat]
- /spæt/
- /spæt/
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- [spat]
- /spæt/
Definitions of spat word
- noun spat a pointed rod or bar for thrusting through and holding meat that is to be cooked before or over a fire. 1
- noun spat any of various rods, pins, or the like used for particular purposes. 1
- noun spat a narrow point of land projecting into the water. 1
- noun spat a long, narrow shoal extending from the shore. 1
- verb without object spat to eject saliva from the mouth; expectorate. 1
- verb without object spat to express hatred, contempt, etc., by or as if by ejecting saliva from the mouth. 1
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Origin of spat
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1795-1805; perhaps imitative
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Parts of speech for Spat
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
spat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spat
verb spat
- altercate — to argue, esp heatedly; dispute
- argufy — to argue or quarrel, esp over something trivial
- bicker — When people bicker, they argue or quarrel about unimportant things.
- brawl — A brawl is a rough or violent fight.
- call on the carpet — (chiefly US) To reprimand; to censure severely or angrily.
noun spat
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- atmospherics — Atmospherics are elements in something such as a piece of music or a book which create a certain atmosphere.
- bone to pick — (usually with with) An item of disagreement to complain about or resolve.
- brannigan — a noisy quarrel
- brush-off — a refusal to talk or listen to someone; abrupt or final dismissal or rebuff.
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