noun
spitter
Spitter (noun) means someone who spits. Example: “The umpire ejected the player for being a repeat spitter on the field.”
noun
1
Someone who spits.
"Fines will be issued to spitters who spit wantonly in public."
"The umpire ejected the player for being a repeat spitter on the field."
2
Slang: a skilled rapper.
"Everyone in the cypher agreed he was the best spitter there."
"On the stage with the RZA to the Gravediggaz GZA used to say I was his favorite spitter"
— Killah Priest, Priest History (2010)
How to use spitter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who spits, or informally, a talented rapper.
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Word forms
- Plural
- spitters
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Etymology
Formed from spit ("rod; skewer") and the suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spitter
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What does “spitter” mean?
The word “spitter” means someone who spits. In plain terms, someone who spits, or informally, a talented rapper.
How do you use “spitter” in a sentence?
Here is “spitter” used in a sentence: “The umpire ejected the player for being a repeat spitter on the field.”
What part of speech is “spitter”?
“Spitter” is a noun.
How many meanings does “spitter” have?
“Spitter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who spits.
