spit verb (FORCE OUT)
C2 [ I or T ] to force out the contents of the mouth, especially saliva:
Bob Ewell spat contemptuously right in the lawyer's face.
They bought watermelons and ate them as they walked, spitting out the seeds.
› [ I or T ] literary to say or shout words quickly and angrily:
[ + speech ] "Get out!" she spat, when Ace appeared in the doorway.
› [ I ] If something hot, such as a fire, spits, it produces short, sharp noises and throws out little pieces.
Mais exemplos
- He spat out the gristle.
- I told her off for spitting at her brother.
- I tried to offer friendship and he spat in my face.
- It's disgusting to spit in the street.
- Spit the mouthwash into this bowl.
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