See Also: spat(1)(dictionary)
spat 1,(dictionary)
spat(8)(dictionary)
spat(7)(dictionary)
spat(6)(dictionary)
spat(5)(dictionary)
spat(4)(dictionary)
spat(3)(dictionary)
spat(2)(dictionary)
spat 2, noun(dictionary)

spat(8) (iou)



spat verb2 & adverb. [spat] E19.
[Prob. imit.: cf. SPAT noun4.]
A. verb. Infl. -tt-.
verb intrans. Speak up angrily; engage in a dispute; quarrel pettily (with). US colloq. E19.
verb trans. Clap (one's hands), stamp (one's feet); slap, smack. colloq. M19.
b. Beat down with a spade etc. colloq. M19.
verb intrans. Make a slapping or smacking sound or action; spatter. M19.
C. Thubron Frogs..plopped and spatted among reed-filled pools.
b. adverb. With a slapping or smacking sound or action. L19.