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KK Pronunciation

〔 spæt 〕

Pronunciation

〔 spæt 〕


Overview of noun spat

The noun spat has 3 senses



Overview of verb spat

The verb spat has 7 senses


  • spat -- (come down like raindrops; "Bullets were spatting down on us")

  • spat -- (become permanently attached; "mollusks or oysters spat")

  • spat -- (strike with a sound like that of falling rain; "Bullets were spatting the leaves")

  • applaud, clap, spat, acclaim -- (clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval)

  • spat -- (engage in a brief and petty quarrel)

  • spat -- (spawn; "oysters spat")

  • clap, spat -- (clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music")


Overview of verb spit

The verb spit has 4 senses


  • spit, ptyalize, ptyalise, spew, spue -- (expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer")

  • spit, spit out -- (utter with anger or contempt)

  • sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter, pitter-patter -- (rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick")

  • skewer, spit -- (drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ")