spit
6 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #3,185
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Definitions
verb
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
noun
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/spˈɪt/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mou
a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
drive a skewer through
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)