Spats
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /spæts/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spats is a noun meaning A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
Meaning
A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
More Meanings
- A similar device for horses.
- Long hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed.
- form-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic situations, compression shorts
- plural of spat
- third-person singular simple present indicative of spat
Synonyms for spats
Depending on context, synonyms include spat, gaiter.
Antonyms for spats
Common opposites include feather, feathers, feathering, horsefeathers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gaiter, gaiters, tiffs, spur leather, saddle, boot.
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