spitting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
   expectoration; spit.
   
2. verb expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
   spew; spue; ptyalise; ptyalize; spit.
   
   • The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer
3. verb utter with anger or contempt
   spit; spit out.
   
4. verb rain gently
   pitter-patter; sprinkle; spatter; patter; spit.
   
   • It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick
5. verb drive a skewer through
   skewer; spit.
   
   • skewer the meat for the BBQ

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