Spat – An argument about something not important

(Pronounced spat)

To remember the definition of the word spat, use the following mnemonic:

She used a spatula (spat) to attack him during an argument over whose turn it was to do the washing up - but it wasn't really important enough to fight over.

Examples of spat in a sentence

Their mother threatened to ground both of them for a month if she had to listen to one more spat between them. 

They decided to resolve their differences when they realised their argument was nothing more than a silly spat.

What started as a spat had escalated into a huge fight and they haven't spoken since.