Definitions

1. noun

a brief but angry quarrel or dispute

“They had a spat over who left the dirty dishes in the sink.”

2. verb

to engage in a brief but angry quarrel or dispute

“They spat over who would get the last piece of cake.”

3. verb

to spit or eject saliva, especially in anger or disgust

“The dog spat at the intruder, protecting its territory.”

4. noun

a small piece of saliva that has been spat out

“The cat wiped its paw on the rug after spitting a spat.”

5. noun

a type of small, fast-moving fish

“The fishermen caught a large batch of spat, which they sold at market.”