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spittle

[ˈspɪt(ə)l]

spittle Definition

  • 1the liquid that is produced in your mouth
  • 2a small amount of this liquid that comes out of your mouth

Using spittle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The baby was covered in spittle.

  • Example

    He wiped the spittle from his mouth.

  • Example

    She spoke with a lot of spittle flying out of her mouth.

spittle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spittle

Phrases with spittle

  • to be very angry or excited

    Example

    The coach was foaming at the mouth after the team lost the game.

  • meticulous attention to detail in cleaning and polishing something

    Example

    He spent hours on spit and polish, making sure every inch of his shoes was gleaming.

  • to say something quickly and without hesitation

    Example

    Come on, spit it out! What do you want to tell me?

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Summary: spittle in Brief

Spittle [ˈspɪt(ə)l] refers to the liquid produced in the mouth, or a small amount of it that comes out. It is often associated with babies and can be used to describe someone speaking with a lot of saliva flying out of their mouth. Phrases like 'foaming at the mouth' and 'spit and polish' use spittle figuratively, while 'spit it out' means to say something quickly and without hesitation.