spit

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

And they ſpit upon him [Jesus Christ], and tooke the reed, and ſmote him on the head.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To emit or expel in a manner similar to evacuating saliva from the mouth.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To rain or snow slightly.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “spit” mean?

To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

Is “spit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.