spats

Meanings

• noun

  A type of protective covering for the legs, typically made of leather and worn over shoes, especially in the early 20th century.

  - "He wore spats with his tuxedo for the formal dinner."
  - "The old photographs showed people wearing spats in the rain."

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Antonyms

feather , feathering , feathers , horsefeathers

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Synonyms

fender skirt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spats
mats , fats , jats

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Variants

List of all variants of spats that leads to same result
spat , spats , spatted , spatting

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Spanish word 'espatole', meaning 'protective covering'.

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Trivia

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1. Spats were particularly popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

2. Some people believed that wearing spats would keep their trousers cleaner and prevent them from getting wet or muddy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gaiters: Gaiters are similar to spats but extend higher up the leg, covering the entire calf.

2. Splashes: Splashes are a type of protective covering for the legs that are designed to keep the lower part of trousers dry in wet conditions.

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Culture

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Spats were popular in the early 20th century, particularly in formal settings such as weddings and evening events. They were often worn with long trousers and tuxedos.

How to Memorize "spats"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pair of spats made of leather, covering the lower part of trousers and attached to shoes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spats' with formal events, such as weddings or dinners.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that spats are a type of protective covering worn over shoes.

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