Spat Meaning in English
word
/ˈspæt/
SPAT
/spˈæt/
SPAT
Definition
A 'spat' is a short, usually unimportant argument or fight, often between friends or family.
Usage & Nuances
'Spat' is informal and usually refers to minor disagreements. Common with 'have a spat', 'a lovers' spat'. Less serious than 'argument' or 'fight'. Not for physical fights.
Spanish: disputa breve - pelea pequeñaPortuguese (BR): discussão rápida - briga pequenaPortuguese (PT): discussão rápida - briga pequenaChinese (Simplified): 小争吵 - 小口角Chinese (Traditional): 小爭吵 - 小爭執Hindi: छोटी बहस - मामूली झगड़ाArabic: خلاف بسيط - مشاحنةBengali: তর্ক - ঝগড়া (হালকা)Russian: ссора - перепалка (небольшая)Japanese: 口げんか - ちょっとしたけんかVietnamese: cãi vã nhỏ - tranh cãi nhẹKorean: 다툼 - 말다툼Turkish: atışma - küçük tartışmaUrdu: تلخ کلامی - چھوٹی تکرارIndonesian: cekcok kecil - pertengkaran ringan
Example Sentences
They had a small spat over the remote control.
basic
After their spat, they quickly became friends again.
basic
It's common for kids to have a spat now and then.
basic
Don't worry, it was just a silly spat between brothers.
natural
My parents had a spat about what movie to watch, but they laughed about it later.
natural
They seem mad, but it's just a lovers' spat.
natural