Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spit
verb
/spɪt/
Definition
To eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth.
Examples
- He spat out the water after taking a sip.
- She couldn’t help but spit when she bit into the sour lemon.
- During the argument, he spat out some harsh words.
Meaning
Spitting usually refers to the act of forcefully expelling saliva from one’s mouth, often as a gesture of contempt or to clear one’s mouth.
Synonyms
- expel
- eject
- discharge
- gob
