spits

To spit is to throw something out of your mouth. When you spit, you usually throw the object very far away.

  • He spat on the ground after he insulted me.

  • She spat on the ground after she saw the dog.

Definition of spits

verb

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

Synonyms:

ptyalise, ptyalize, spew, spue

noun

a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

Synonyms:

tongue

noun

the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

Synonyms:

expectoration, spitting

verb

rain gently

Synonyms:

patter, pitter-patter, spatter, sprinkle

noun

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

Synonyms:

saliva, spittle

verb

drive a skewer through

Synonyms:

skewer

verb

utter with anger or contempt

Synonyms:

spit out

noun

a skewer for holding meat over a fire

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Example Sentences for spits

  • 1

    Get a mouthful and spit it into the cup.

  • 2

    The people spit contumely out of their mouths.

  • 3

    He spitted on the sidewalk.

  • 4

    He spitted sputum.

  • 5

    They spit the crumbles out.

  • 6

    They spit on the churl who is cruel.

  • 7

    But to revert is to spit in the face of the original author.

  • 8

    Stop playing around, spitting japes.

  • 9

    Decorum is what you spit in the face of.

  • 10

    I chew the meat and spit the bones for myself.