spat in French
spat in French is naissain, guêtre — spat means a brief, minor argument or quarrel.
spat in French
naissain
guêtre
(often, in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.
What does "spat" mean?
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noun A brief, minor argument or quarrel.
"The two roommates had a spat over whose turn it was to do the dishes."
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noun The eggs or newly settled young of shellfish such as oysters.
"Oyster farmers collect spat on special shells to grow the next crop."
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noun A short cloth or leather covering worn over the top of a shoe.
"In old photographs, well-dressed gentlemen are often shown wearing spats."
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verb To argue briefly and pettily.
"The siblings spatted over the last slice of pizza."
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spat in a sentence
- The two roommates had a spat over whose turn it was to do the dishes.
- It was just a small spat, and they made up an hour later.
- Oyster farmers collect spat on special shells to grow the next crop.
- In old photographs, well-dressed gentlemen are often shown wearing spats.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "spat" in French?
"spat" in French is naissain, guêtre. spat means: A brief, minor argument or quarrel.
How do you use "spat" in a sentence?
Example: "The two roommates had a spat over whose turn it was to do the dishes." In French, "spat" is naissain, guêtre.
Are there other ways to say "spat" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "spat": naissain, guêtre.
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