Meaning & Definition of word "Spitting"

Spitting

/ˈspɪtɪŋ/

1. The act or instance of spitting; the action of expelling saliva.
- Example: His spitting was considered rude in the dining room.

1. The act of ejecting saliva forcibly from one's mouth.
- Example: He was so angry that he started spitting out words in frustration.
2. To expel something from the mouth, often in a forceful or contemptuous manner.
- Example: She was spitting out the bitter taste of the medicine.
3. To produce a sound resembling a spitting noise, often made as an expression of disgust.
- Example: The cat was spitting at the dog as a warning.
4. To emit small droplets of liquid or particles, as in spitting rain.
- Example: It started spitting rain just as we left the house.

●Middle English 'spitten', from Old English 'spittan', of uncertain origin

spitting image:

A perfect likeness or resemblance.

spitting fire:

To speak or act in a very angry manner.

spitting bars:

Performing rap lyrics skillfully.

saliva:

The liquid produced in the mouths of humans and animals.

spit:

A thin stream of saliva ejected from the mouth.

hiss:

A sound produced by expelling air through a narrow opening.

Meaning: To rap or deliver lyrics skillfully.

● Example Sentence: That rapper is spitting fire on the mic.

Meaning: To express intense emotion or anger in speech.

● Example Sentence: He was just spitting about the unfair treatment he received.