1. to force saliva from the mouth
2. to say something angrily or forcefully
3. to make a sharp crackling sound

1. saliva that has been expelled from the mouth
2. a thin pointed rod for holding meat over a fire
3. a narrow point of land extending into water
Usage: geography

Examples

• Don’t spit on the sidewalk.
• She spat out the bitter medicine.
• He spat the words at her in anger.
• The fire began to spit and crackle.
• The chef turned the chicken on the spit.
• We walked to the end of the sandy spit.
• The cat hissed and spit at the dog.
• Oil was spitting from the hot pan.