SPATS Synonyms
28 hypernyms for spats. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SPATS
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| clap | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a sudden very loud noise • a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra • a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated verb • put quickly or forcibly • cause to strike the air in flight • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • clap one's hands together • strike the air in flight • strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting • strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise | ||||||
| acclaim | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||||||
| applaud | verb v | |||||
verb • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • express that something is worthy of praise | ||||||
| bicker | verb v | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| bickering | noun n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||
| fuss | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an excited state of agitation • an angry disturbance • a quarrel about petty points • a rapid active commotion verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • care for like a mother | ||||||
| gaiter | noun n | |||||
noun • a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles • a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides • legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle | ||||||
| pettifoggery | noun n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||
| squabble | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| tiff | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||