Spat

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪt/

Spat (verb)

  1. to force saliva out of your mouth quickly.
  2. to say something in an angry or forceful way.
  3. to send out small particles or liquid drops.

Examples

  • He tried not to spit while talking.
  • She spat on the ground to show disgust.

Common collocations: spit on the ground, spit out water, spit words, spit out a response, spit sparks

Spat (noun)

  1. the act of forcing saliva out of your mouth.
  2. a long metal rod used for cooking meat over a fire.

Examples

  • There was a spit on the sidewalk.
  • He left a spit on the ground.

Synonyms of Spat

Neutral

Informal