SPAT

(noun) a young oyster or other bivalve
(noun) a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
synonyms : gaiter
(noun) a quarrel about petty points
synonyms : bicker , bickering , fuss , pettifoggery , squabble , tiff
i never thought i would live to see the day that this distinguished council stooped to bicker about such paltry affairs. -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) clap one's hands together
"The children were clapping to the music"
synonyms : clap
(verb) spawn
"oysters spat"
(verb) engage in a brief and petty quarrel
(noun) minor fight skirmish -added by kaushikgvsn_999
(verb) clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
synonyms : acclaim , applaud , clap
They acclaimed his performance with great gusto. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) strike with a sound like that of falling rain
"Bullets were spatting the leaves"
(verb) become permanently attached
"mollusks or oysters spat"
(verb) come down like raindrops
"Bullets were spatting down on us"

Mnemonics for spat

(Tag: english) spat-sounds like >spit-and when you spit on someone it leads to a minor quarrel.
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(Tag: ) patting sound is heard when it is raining or when someone slaps u
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(Tag: pyatta pitnu) in nepali -- "PYAATA PITNE"....so gets little angry
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(Tag: ) s pat me i have done a good job a son telling to his dad
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