Pronunciation

/spɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: A small globule of saliva that is ejected from the mouth; also, the act of spitting this out. Example: “He wiped the dirt off his hands by spitting on them.”
• Verb: To expel saliva from the mouth, often with force; to deposit saliva on something. Example: “She spat out a piece of food that got stuck in her teeth.”
• Verb (informal): To show contempt or anger by spitting. Example: “He spat on the ground after hearing the insult.”
• Verb (idiomatic): To communicate or convey a message tersely or bluntly. Example: “He spat out his opinion without sugar-coating it.”

Phrases

• “Spit out” means to expel from the mouth.
• “Spitballing” is a colloquial term for brainstorming or coming up with ideas informally.
• “Spit and polish” refers to the final touches given to make something look neat and presentable.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The child was fascinated by the way flies could spit so accurately.”
• Verb: “After eating too much spicy food, he had to spit out some of it.”
• Verb (informal): “When he saw the snake, he spat in disgust.”
• Verb (idiomatic): “They spent hours spitballing solutions to the problem.”

Synonyms

• Expectorate
• Expectoration
• Expectorate (v.)
• Cough up
• Disgorge
• Hurl (informally)