Spatted: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
spatted
[ spรฆtษชd ]
past tense
Spatted is the simple past tense of the verb 'spat.' It means to have hit or struck something with a quick, light motion, often in a playful or teasing manner. This term can also refer to engaging in a slight quarrel or disagreement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The children spatted playfully in the backyard.
- She spatted him on the arm to get his attention.
- They had spatted over their differences earlier but made up quickly.
Translations
Translations of the word "spatted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bafejar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช spucken
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengeluarkan air liur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปัะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ splunฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพใๅใ
๐ซ๐ท cracher
๐ช๐ธ escupir
๐น๐ท tรผkรผrmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์นจ์ ๋ฑ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตู
๐จ๐ฟ plivnout
๐ธ๐ฐ pluลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฃๆฐด
๐ธ๐ฎ pljuniti
๐ฎ๐ธ spรฝta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะบััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ escupir
Etymology
The word 'spat' derives from the Middle English word 'spatte', which is related to the Old English 'spรฆt,' meaning to strike or hit. The modern usage has evolved to include not only the physical act of striking but also the notion of a brief, heated argument or disagreement. The playful essence of the word is often present in colloquial speech, where spatting can refer to lighthearted banter among friends. As language developed, the meanings diversified, incorporating elements of both physical and verbal interactions.