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spat

noun
/spæt/

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example Sentences

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

Example Expressions

lover's spat

Synonyms

quarrel, argument, squabble, dispute

Antonyms

agreement, harmony

Collocations

minor spat, family spat, lover's spat, political spat

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