noun
spittle
SPIH-tl
Spittle (noun) means Saliva, especially when it collects visibly, often frothy. Example: “Spittle flew from his mouth as he shouted.”
noun
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Saliva, especially when it collects visibly, often frothy.
"Spittle flew from his mouth as he shouted."
How to use spittle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slightly more visual or unpleasant word for saliva, often frothy or visible.
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Word forms
- Plural
- spittles
- Third person singular
- spittles
- Past tense
- spittled
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Etymology
An altered form of dialect English spattle, from Old English spātl, related to the verb spit.
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What does “spittle” mean?
The word “spittle” means saliva, especially when it collects visibly, often frothy. In plain terms, a slightly more visual or unpleasant word for saliva, often frothy or visible.
How do you pronounce “spittle”?
“Spittle” is pronounced SPIH-tl (/ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “spittle” in a sentence?
Here is “spittle” used in a sentence: “Spittle flew from his mouth as he shouted.”
What part of speech is “spittle”?
“Spittle” is a noun.
Where does the word “spittle” come from?
The word “spittle” comes from Old English. An altered form of dialect English spattle, from Old English spātl, related to the verb spit.
