SPATS Synonyms
There are 28 hypernyms of the word spats. (close relations)
Definition of SPATS
Best Alternative Words for SPATS
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clap | verb, nounv, 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, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||||||||
applaud | verbv | |||||||
verb • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • express that something is worthy of praise | ||||||||
bicker | verbv | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||||
bickering | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||||
fuss | verb, nounv, 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 | nounn | |||||||
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 | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||||
squabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||||
tiff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points |