Definitions

1. verb

to make a sudden, uncontrolled movement, especially of the legs.

“The child spratted and fell down.”

2. verb

to utter a sudden, incoherent cry or noise, especially of the kind made by a bird.

“The bird spratted loudly in the morning.”

3. noun

a sudden, uncontrolled movement or sound, especially of the kind made by a bird.

“The sprattle of the bird woke us up.”