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Meaning & Definition of Spit in English

English

Spit

/spɪt/

noun

1. A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

synonym:
  • spit,
  • tongue

2. A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth

  • Moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
synonym:
  • saliva,
  • spit,
  • spittle

3. A skewer for holding meat over a fire

synonym:
  • spit

4. The act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

synonym:
  • spit,
  • spitting,
  • expectoration

verb

1. Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

  • "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
synonym:
  • spit,
  • ptyalize,
  • ptyalise,
  • spew,
  • spue

2. Utter with anger or contempt

synonym:
  • spit,
  • spit out

3. Rain gently

  • "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
synonym:
  • sprinkle,
  • spit,
  • spatter,
  • patter,
  • pitter-patter

4. Drive a skewer through

  • "Skewer the meat for the bbq"
synonym:
  • skewer,
  • spit