spit meaning and definition

SPIT noun

Definition of spit (noun)

1. a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
   • synonyms: tongue
2. a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
   • synonyms: saliva, spittle
3. a skewer for holding meat over a fire
4. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
   • synonyms: expectoration, spitting

SPIT verb

Definition of spit (verb)

1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
   • "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
   • synonyms: ptyalise, ptyalize, spew, spue
2. utter with anger or contempt
   • synonyms: spit out
3. rain gently
   • "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
   • synonyms: patter, pitter-patter, spatter, sprinkle
4. drive a skewer through
   • "skewer the meat for the BBQ"
   • synonyms: skewer