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.