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Vocabulary Entry
spit
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A quick, forceful expulsion of saliva or other material from the mouth.
Example Sentences
"He couldn't help but laugh at the spit on the ground."
"She wiped the spit from her chin after taking a big drink."
"The dog eagerly licked up the spit from the floor."
V
verb
To eject saliva forcibly from the mouth.
Example Sentences
"He decided to spit out the gum he had been chewing."
"Don't spit on the ground in public places."
"She had to spit to clear her throat after the choking incident."