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Spew Definition & Meaning

spew
verb
  1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
  2. eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical; "the volcano spews out molten rocks every day"; "The editors of the paper spew out hostile articles about the Presidential candidate"
  3. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"

"Spew" in song lyrics

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  • "Anger anchors us, cinematic screens spew"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Tim Means — America Loves Gangsters
  • "Cause ain't no tellin what I spew"
    Easy Mo Bee f/ Rah Digga — Talkin' Bout You

Words that rhyme with spew

Usage tips for "spew"

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Frequently asked questions

What does spew mean?
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer" eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical; "the volcano spews out molten rocks every day"; "The editors of the paper spew out hostile articles about the Presidential candidate" eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"
What part of speech is spew?
Spew is a verb.
How many definitions does spew have?
Spew has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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