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Meaning of the word spit in English

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spit

US /spɪt/
UK /spɪt/

Noun

1.

saliva, typically that which has been ejected from a person's mouth.

Synonym:
spittlesalivasputumslaverslobberdribbledroolphlegmgob
2.

an act of spitting.

Verb

1.

eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth, sometimes as a gesture of contempt or anger.

Example:
•
Todd spit in Hugh's face
Synonym:
expectoratehawkgobhoick
2.

(of a fire or something being cooked) emit small bursts of sparks or hot fat with a series of short, explosive noises.

Example:
•
the bonfire crackled and spat
Synonym:
sizzlehisscracklesputterfrizzlefizz
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