verb
spewing
Spewing (verb) means Forcefully discharging or gushing something out, often in large or messy quantities. Example: “The factory chimney was spewing black smoke into the sky.”
verb
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Forcefully discharging or gushing something out, often in large or messy quantities.
"The factory chimney was spewing black smoke into the sky."
"He kept spewing insults at anyone who disagreed with him."
How to use spewing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGushing or throwing something out forcefully — smoke, liquid, or even angry words.
Common pairings
spewing smoke
spewing venom
spewing nonsense
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Word forms
- Plural
- spewings
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The factory chimney was _____ black smoke into the sky.
Etymology
From Old English spīwan ("to vomit"), a very old word shared across the Germanic languages.
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What does “spewing” mean?
The word “spewing” means forcefully discharging or gushing something out, often in large or messy quantities. In plain terms, gushing or throwing something out forcefully — smoke, liquid, or even angry words.
How do you use “spewing” in a sentence?
Here is “spewing” used in a sentence: “The factory chimney was spewing black smoke into the sky.”
What part of speech is “spewing”?
“Spewing” is a verb.
Where does the word “spewing” come from?
The word “spewing” comes from Old English. From Old English spīwan ("to vomit"), a very old word shared across the Germanic languages.
