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/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.
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
Slang Meanings
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.