English · Slang Attested

spit in someone's face

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To disrespect someone; to disdain or denigrate one's worth or dignity; to betray.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không尊 trọng ai đó; khinh thường hoặc làm giảm giá trị hoặc nhân phẩm của người đó; phản bội

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You tried to spit in the eye of a dead man's face Attacked the ways of a man not yet in his grave But your hate was over all too soon Because nothing is over And nothing's through 'til we bury you

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).

Common questions

What does “spit in someone's face” mean?

To disrespect someone; to disdain or denigrate one's worth or dignity; to betray.

Is “spit in someone's face” formal or informal?

spit in someone's face is generally derogatory, slang.

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