Meaning & Definition of Spit in English
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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