Spat Definition

spăt
spats, spatted, spatting
noun
spats
A larva of an oyster or similar bivalve that has settled by attaching to a surface.
American Heritage
A slap.
Webster's New World
A gaiterlike covering for the instep and ankle, usually of heavy cloth.
Webster's New World
A brief, petty quarrel or dispute.
Webster's New World
A quick, slapping sound.
Webster's New World
verb
To slap.
Webster's New World
To slap.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
To engage in a spat, or quarrel.
Webster's New World
To strike with a quick, slapping sound.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Spat

  • Shortening of spatterdash, from spatter + dash. 1779.

    From Wiktionary

  • Short for spatterdash spatter dash

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Of uncertain origin; perhaps related to spit.

    From Wiktionary

  • 1804. American English, unknown origin.

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin spatium (“space")

    From Wiktionary

  • Old English spittan, spætan

    From Wiktionary

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Attested from 1823.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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