Meaning & Definition of word "Spit"
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Spit
/spɪt/
noun:
- 1. saliva that is ejected from the mouth.
- Example: He wiped the spit from his chin after the loud laugh.
- 2. a thin pointed stick or rod for holding food over a fire.
- Example: They used a spit to roast the marshmallows over the campfire.
verb:
- 1. to eject saliva from the mouth.
- Example: He spat on the ground in frustration.
- 2. to speak or utter with a sudden, sharp, or angry tone.
- Example: She spat out her words in anger.
Etymology
Middle English 'spitten', from Old English 'spittan'; related to Dutch 'spuwen' and German 'spucken'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spit and polish:
To make something very clean and shiny.
spit it out:
To tell something that is difficult to say.
spit in the wind:
To waste effort on something futile.
Related Words
saliva:
The watery fluid produced in the mouths of humans and animals.
spittle:
Saliva, especially when it has been spit out.
spitting:
The act of ejecting saliva from the mouth.
Slang Meanings of spit
Meaning: To rap or rhyme, often in hip-hop.
Example Sentence: He can really spit bars when he gets on the mic.
Meaning: To express oneself clearly and effectively.
Example Sentence: She can spit fire when talking about her passions.