First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1spit
noun \ˈspit\
Definition of SPIT
1
: a slender pointed rod for holding meat over a fire
2
: a small point of land especially of sand or gravel running into a body of water
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Origin of SPIT
Middle English, from Old English spitu; akin to Old High German spiz spit, spizzi pointed
2spit
transitive verb
spit·tedspit·ting
3spit
verb
spit or spat \ˈspat\ spit·ting
Definition of SPIT
transitive verb
1
a : to eject (as saliva) from the mouth : expectorate b (1) : to express (unpleasant or malicious feelings) by or as if by spitting (2) : to utter with a spitting sound or scornful expression <spat out his words> c : to emit as if by spitting; especially : to emit (precipitation) in driving particles or in flurries <spit rain>
2
: to set to burning <spit a fuse>
intransitive verb
1
a (1) : to eject saliva as an expression of aversion or contempt (2) : to exhibit contempt b : to eject matter (as saliva) from the mouth : expectorate
2
: to rain or snow slightly or in flurries
3
: to make a noise suggesting expectoration : sputter
— spit it out
: to say what is in the mind without further delay
Origin of SPIT
Middle English spitten, from Old English spittan; akin to Middle High German spiutzen to spit
First Known Use: before 12th century
4spit
noun
Definition of SPIT
1
a (1) : spittle, saliva (2) : the act or an instance of spitting b (1) : a frothy secretion exuded by spittlebugs (2) : spittlebug
2
: perfect likeness
3
: a sprinkle of rain or flurry of snow
First Known Use of SPIT
14th century
SPITTED Defined for Kids
1spit
verb \ˈspit\
spit or spat \ˈspat\spit·ting
Definition of SPIT for Kids
1
: to force (saliva) from the mouth <He spat on the ground.>
2
: to force (something) from the mouth <Spit out your gum.>
3
: to express by or as if by spitting <He was spitting an angry answer.>
4
: to give off usually briskly : emit <The fire is spitting sparks.> <Then the men were gone … in a vehicle that spit pebbles from its whirling tires. — Lois Lowry, The Giver>
2spit
noun
Definition of SPIT for Kids
1
: saliva
2
: a foamy material given off by some insects
3
: perfect likeness <The child was the spit and image of the parent.>
3spit
noun
Definition of SPIT for Kids
1
: a thin pointed rod for holding meat over a fire
2
: a small point of land that runs out into a body of water
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