Definition of spat

• - imp. of Spit.
• n. - A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.
• v. i. & t. - To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.
• n. - A light blow with something flat.
• n. - Hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension.
• v. i. - To dispute.
• v. t. - To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands.
• - of Spit