Spit

/spɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

saliva that is ejected from the mouth.

He wiped the spit from his chin after the loud laugh.

a thin pointed stick or rod for holding food over a fire.

They used a spit to roast the marshmallows over the campfire.

verb

to eject saliva from the mouth.

He spat on the ground in frustration.

to speak or utter with a sudden, sharp, or angry tone.

She spat out her words in anger.

Middle English 'spitten', from Old English 'spittan'; related to Dutch 'spuwen' and German 'spucken'.

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.

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.

To rap or rhyme, often in hip-hop.

He can really spit bars when he gets on the mic.

To express oneself clearly and effectively.

She can spit fire when talking about her passions.