spat - noun

a quarrel about petty points

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

a young oyster or other bivalve

spat - verb

• come down like raindrops
• become permanently attached
• strike with a sound like that of falling rain
• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
• engage in a brief and petty quarrel
• spawn
• clap one's hands together

spat - thesaurus

acclaim   applaud   bicker   bickering   clap   fuss   gaiter   pettifoggery   squabble   tiff