spitting

[ˈspɪtɪŋ]

spitting Definition

  • 1the act of ejecting saliva or other substances from the mouth forcefully
  • 2a likeness or resemblance between two people

Using spitting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spitting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was spitting out the watermelon seeds.

  • Example

    The baby was spitting up milk.

  • Example

    There is a spitting image of his father.

  • Example

    She's the spitting image of her mother.

spitting Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with spitting

  • a very short distance

    Example

    The store is within spitting distance of my house.

  • very angry or agitated

    Example

    He was spitting feathers when he found out that he had lost the game.

  • a perfect likeness or resemblance to someone

    Example

    He is the spitting image of his grandfather.

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Summary: spitting in Brief

The term 'spitting' [ˈspɪtɪŋ] refers to the act of forcefully ejecting saliva or other substances from the mouth. It can also mean a likeness or resemblance between two people, as in 'She's the spitting image of her mother.' The phrase 'spitting distance' denotes a very short distance, while 'spitting feathers' means being very angry or agitated.