SPITS Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word spits. (close relations)
Definition of SPITS
spit
Best Alternative Words for SPITS
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expectoration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of coughing up and spitting out • the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) | ||||||||
spittle | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 | ||||||||
broach | verbv | |||||||
noun • a decorative pin worn by women verb • bring up a topic for discussion | ||||||||
delve | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn up, loosen, or remove earth | ||||||||
expectorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • clear out the chest and lungs • discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth | ||||||||
spit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea • 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 • a skewer for holding meat over a fire • the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth • utter with anger or contempt • rain gently • drive a skewer through | ||||||||
patter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) • a quick succession of light rapid sounds verb • rain gently • make light, rapid and repeated sounds | ||||||||
pitter-patter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a series of rapid tapping sounds adverb • as of footsteps • describing a rhythmic beating verb • rain gently • make light, rapid and repeated sounds | ||||||||
ptyalise | verbv | |||||||
verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth | ||||||||
ptyalize | verbv | |||||||
verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth | ||||||||
saliva | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 | ||||||||
skewer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted verb • drive a skewer through | ||||||||
spatter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface verb • dash a liquid upon or against • rain gently • spot, splash, or soil | ||||||||
spew | verbv | |||||||
verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth • eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
spitting | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) | ||||||||
sprinkle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby • the act of sprinkling or splashing water verb • distribute loosely • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • rain gently • scatter with liquid; wet lightly | ||||||||
spue | verbv | |||||||
verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
tongue | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity • a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language • any long thin projection that is transient • a manner of speaking • a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea • the tongue of certain animals used as meat • the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot • metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side verb • articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments • lick or explore with the tongue | ||||||||
spit out | verbv | |||||||
verb • spit up in an explosive manner • utter with anger or contempt • discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth |