noun
Uncommon
spitting
SPIH-tihng
Spitting (noun) means the act of ejecting saliva from the mouth. Example: “Spitting in public is banned in many cities.”
noun
1
The act of ejecting saliva from the mouth.
"Spitting in public is banned in many cities."
adjective
1
Used in "spitting image," meaning an exact resemblance.
"She's the spitting image of her mother at that age."
How to use spitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of ejecting saliva, or (in "spitting image") an exact likeness.
Common pairings
spitting image
spitting distance
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Word forms
- Plural
- spittings
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Rhymes for spitting
fitting
sitting
hitting
pitting
knitting
shitting
quitting
flitting
slitting
admitting
befitting
unwitting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “spitting” mean?
The word “spitting” means the act of ejecting saliva from the mouth. In plain terms, the act of ejecting saliva, or (in "spitting image") an exact likeness.
How do you pronounce “spitting”?
“Spitting” is pronounced SPIH-tihng (/ˈspɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spitting” in a sentence?
Here is “spitting” used in a sentence: “Spitting in public is banned in many cities.”
What part of speech is “spitting”?
Depending on how it is used, “spitting” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “spitting” a common word?
“Spitting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spitting” have?
“Spitting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of ejecting saliva from the mouth.
