Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

marital-spat

noun
ˈmɛrɪtəl spæt
Definition
A brief and sometimes petty argument or disagreement between married partners.
Examples
  • John and Mary had a small marital spat over what to have for dinner.
  • The couple resolved their marital spat quickly and moved on with their day.
Meaning
A marital spat refers to a minor dispute or quarrel that occurs between spouses, often about trivial matters.
Synonyms
  • disagreement
  • quarrel
  • altercation
  • tiff
  • argument