spat
spat
noun
A brief, minor argument or disagreement, often between people in a close relationship.
"They had a small spat about the washing up."
verb
The past tense and past participle of 'spit'; to forcefully eject saliva or food.
"The child spat out his medicine."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: fuss, bicker, bickering, pettifoggery, tiff, squabble, gaiter, applaud, clap, acclaim