sprat

spræt

Definition

Definition of sprat - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

figurative

Rare

something insignificant or trivial

Rare

He dismissed the issue as a mere sprat..

minnow

pittance

trifle

seafood

Rare

small fish like herring often eaten as food

Rare

Sprat is often served on toast in Europe.

brisling

sardine

whitebait

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of sprat

small fish like herring often eaten as food

Origin of sprat

Middle English, sprot (small fish)

Terms with sprat included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

brisling

food

Norwegian sprat seasoned smoked and canned in oil

Examples of sprat in a sentence

The manager viewed the error as a sprat in the grand scheme.
Fishermen caught sprat in the early morning.
Sprat are abundant in the North Sea.

View all translations of sprat

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:détail, sprat, ...
German:Kleinigkeit, Sprotte, ...
Italian:inezia, spratto, ...
Spanish:insignificancia, espadín, ...
Portuguese:insignificância, espadilha, ...
Chinese:小事, 小沙丁鱼, ...
Japanese:些細なこと, スプラット, ...
Arabic:شَيْء تافِه, سَرْدين, ...
Hebrew:דָּבָר שׁוּלִי, סְפְרָט, ...
Russian:пустяк, скумбрия, ...
Ukrainian:дрібниця, скроб, ...
Hindi:तुच्छ वस्तु, स्प्रैट, ...
Bengali:তুচ্ছ বস্তু, ছোট সামুদ্রিক মাছ, ...
Catalan:fotesa, espècie de seitó, ...
Czech:maličkost, šprot, ...
Danish:bagatel, brisling, ...
Dutch:kleinigheid, sprot, ...
Greek:ασήμαντο πράγμα, σαρδέλα, ...
Hungarian:semmiség, szprotni, ...
Khmer:រឿងតូចតាច, ត្រីស្ព្រាត, ...
Korean:사소한 것, 스프랫, ...
Persian:چیز بی‌اهمیت, اسپرَت, ...
Polish:drobiazg, śledź, ...
Portuguese (BR):insignificância, espadilha, ...
Romanian:nimic important, sprat, ...
Swedish:bagatell, skarpsill, ...
Thai:เรื่องเล็กน้อย, ปลาสแปรต, ...
Turkish:önemsiz şey, çaça balığı, ...
Vietnamese:chuyện vặt, cá trích nhỏ, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of sprat - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Images of sprat

Origin of sprat

Terms related to sprat

Terms with sprat included in their meaning

Examples of sprat in a sentence

View all translations of sprat

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery