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SPATS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Spats.

Spats - as a noun

A quarrel about petty points

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bicker14bickering18fuss7pettifoggery22squabble21tiff10

A cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gaiter7

A young oyster or other bivalve

Spats - as a verb

Come down like raindrops

Example: "Bullets were spatting down on us"

Become permanently attached

Example: "Mollusks or oysters spat"

Strike with a sound like that of falling rain

Example: "Bullets were spatting the leaves"

Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acclaim13applaud12clap8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gesticulate14gesture8motion8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Engage in a brief and petty quarrel

Spawn

Example: "Oysters spat"

Clap one's hands together

Example: "The children were clapping to the music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clap8

Example Sentences

"He was wearing a pair of stylish spats."
"The actor's costume included a pair of black and white spats."
"She carefully cleaned and polished her grandmother's antique spats."
"The fashion trend of wearing spats gradually faded over time."
"He tripped over his spats and fell flat on his face."
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Word Game Points

Is SPATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spats is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPATS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPATS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spats is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPATS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SPATS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spats is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPATS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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