Spit Definition & Meaning

spit
noun
  1. a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
  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
  3. a skewer for holding meat over a fire
  4. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
verb
  1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
  2. utter with anger or contempt
  3. rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
  4. drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ"

Synonyms for spit

expectoration noun

the process of coughing up and spitting out the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

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patter noun

plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) a quick succession of light rapid sounds; "the patter of mice

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pitter-patter adv

as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall" describing a rhythmic beating

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saliva noun

a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth

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skewer noun

a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ"

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spatter noun

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

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spew verb

expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

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spitting noun

the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

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spittle noun

a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth

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sprinkle noun

a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby the act of sprinkling or splashing water

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"Spit" in song lyrics

See how spit is used in real songs:

  • "Ya can't get wid the words that I spit"
    7L & Esoteric — Warning - Knife in Face
  • "Cuz I make kids purpose second nature to spit"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Army of the Pharaohs — This is War
  • "From every word I spit"
    7L & Esoteric — First Letter

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Frequently asked questions

What does spit mean?
a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea 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 a skewer for holding meat over a fire the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer" utter with anger or contempt rain gently
What part of speech is spit?
Spit is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does spit have?
Spit has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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