Spilling Meaning in English
word · lemma: spill
/ˈspɪɫɪŋ/
SPI-ling
/spˈɪlɪŋ/
SPI-ling
Definition
Letting a liquid or something that can flow fall out of its container, often by accident. Can refer to both the action and result.
Usage & Nuances
'Spilling' is often used with liquids (water, milk, coffee), but can apply to anything that can flow. Usually accidental. Common phrases: 'spilling the beans' (revealing a secret, informal idiom), 'spilling over' (overflowing). Not used for solids that do not flow.
Spanish: derramandoPortuguese (BR): derramandoPortuguese (PT): a entornarChinese (Simplified): 溢出 - 洒出Chinese (Traditional): 溢出 - 灑出Hindi: गिरानाArabic: انسكابBengali: ছড়িয়ে পড়াRussian: проливаниеJapanese: こぼすことVietnamese: làm đổKorean: 쏟는 것Turkish: dökmeUrdu: گرا دیناIndonesian: menumpahkan
Example Sentences
He is spilling water on the floor.
basic
Be careful, you are spilling your juice.
basic
There is milk spilling from the bottle.
basic
Oops, I ended up spilling coffee on my shirt.
natural
She keeps spilling secrets to everyone.
natural
The river is spilling over its banks after the heavy rain.
natural