Synonyms for Spat (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a quarrel about petty points):
bicker, fuss, pettifoggery, squabble, tiff, bickeringWordNet sense 2 (a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles):
gaiterWordNet sense 3 (clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval):
acclaim, applaud, clapFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit