spitting
word · lemma: spit
/ˈspɪtɪŋ/
SPI-ding
/spˈɪtɪŋ/
SPI-ting
Definition
The act of forcing saliva or another substance out of your mouth. It can also be used metaphorically in some phrases.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or neutral. 'Spitting' is often associated with rudeness in public. Common phrases: 'spitting image' (looks exactly like), 'spitting distance' (close by). Not to be confused with meanings of 'split'.
Spanish: escupirPortuguese (BR): cuspirPortuguese (PT): cuspirChinese (Simplified): 吐口水Chinese (Traditional): 吐口水Hindi: थूकनाArabic: بصقBengali: থু থু ফেলা - থুতু ছিটানোRussian: плевать - выплёвыватьJapanese: つばを吐くVietnamese: nhổ (nước bọt) - phunKorean: 침 뱉기Turkish: tükürmekUrdu: تھوکناIndonesian: meludah
Example Sentences
He was spitting on the sidewalk.
basic
Spitting is not allowed inside the building.
basic
The baby kept spitting out his food.
basic
People stared at him for spitting in public.
natural
Stop spitting and use a tissue if you need to.
natural
She’s the spitting image of her mother.
natural