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spit1
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- pronunciation:
- spIt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
spits, spitting, spat |
definition 1: |
to eject saliva or phlegm forcibly from the mouth; expectorate.
He spat in the sink. |
definition 2: |
to make a spitting or sputtering sound.
The cat spat at the intruder.The damp logs caused the fire to sizzle and spit. |
related words: |
dribble |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
to eject forcibly from the mouth (often fol. by "out").
She spat out her chewing gum before the interview. |
definition 2: |
to utter as though by forcibly ejecting.
He spat an angry answer. |
definition 3: |
to eject or emit as though by spitting.
The engine is spitting oil.- similar words:
- spout
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related words: |
eject, spout, sprinkle |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
saliva, esp. when ejected or drooled from the mouth; spittle.
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definition 2: |
the act of ejecting saliva.
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related words: |
drivel, drool, foam |
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