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Definition spit in British English

spit verb

verb
/spɪt/
1

to force some of the clear liquid called saliva out from your mouth

Example

Dino leaned over and spat on the ground.

Example

The woman spat and shouted insults as they passed by.

Synonyms and related words
clear your throat dribble drool
1.1

to force something such as food or drink out from your mouth, especially because it is unpleasant or harmful

Example

Kerry spat the sauce back onto her plate.

Synonyms and related words
clear your throat dribble drool
2

to make a series of quick loud noises, especially when forcing small pieces of something into the air

Example

The machine spat chips of wood onto the ground.

Example

mud spitting from the tyres of our bikes

Synonyms and related words
babble blow burble
3

to rain just a little

Example

It's just spitting.

Synonyms and related words
rain snow come down
4

to say something quickly and angrily

Example

Politicians spat insults at each other during the debate.

Synonyms and related words
lash out tear into abuse
5

to show that you are extremely angry, or to speak angrily

Example

If ​your ​dad ​finds out you've been ​skipping ​school, he'll spit blood.

Definition spit in British English