Synonyms for

Spit

Verb / spɪt / Another word for spit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to forcibly eject saliva or phlegm from one's mouth

Synonyms & similar words

spittle saliva ptyalize spitout spitting spatter spue sprinkle tongue patter spew ptyalise pitterpatter skewer expectoration expectorate spew spout spray sputter ejaculate eject hock phlegm saliva spittle squelch squirt belch disgorge spurt vomit

Synonyms by register

Formal

expectorate eject expel

Informal

spit out drool slobber

Literary

saliva phlegm

Antonyms

swallow ingest absorb retain hold keep

Common collocations

  • spit in the wind
  • spit it out
  • spit blood
  • spit fire
  • spit on the ground
  • spit and polish
  • spit take

Word family

noun spit
verb spit

Usage note

The verb 'spit' can refer to expelling saliva or to a forceful, often angry, utterance. The noun 'spit' can refer to the saliva itself or to a long, thin point of land projecting into the sea.

Example sentences

  1. She spit out her gum.
  2. The llama spit at us when we got too close.
  3. I don't like it when people spit on the ground.
  4. Please don't spit your food out.
  5. The baseball player spit on his glove before each pitch.

Quotes

  • "I'll never forget this spit-swapping scene in 'Inglourious Basterds' where the guy's spitting in the other guy's mouth for three minutes," said no one ever.
  • "I have fought mudcrabs more fearsome than you!" - Annoyed Orc in Skyrim who spits at you during battle.
  • "Spit, spit, spit on the plate, if you love me, give me a kiss." - traditional children's rhyme

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