Spill

/spɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of spilling; the contents that have been spilled.

There was a spill of coffee on the carpet.

a quantity of liquid or other substance that has spilled.

She cleaned up the spill quickly to avoid any stains.

verb

to cause or allow a liquid or other substance to flow or fall out of a container.

Be careful not to spill your drink on the table.

to scatter or pour out contents from a container accidentally.

When she opened the bag, the marbles spilled all over the floor.

to divulge or share information that is meant to be kept private.

He didn't mean to spill the secret about the surprise party.

Middle English 'spill', from Old English 'spillan' meaning 'to destroy, to ruin'.

spill the beans

To disclose a secret or reveal information.

spill your guts

To confess or reveal one's inner feelings or secrets.

spill over

To overflow, especially in terms of emotions or discussions.

spillover

The effect of something spilling out or overflowing into another area.

spillage

The act of spilling or the quantity that is spilled.

To share gossip or personal information.

Come on, spill! What happened at the party last night?

To confess or admit something.

He finally spilled about his crush on her.