spit in someone's face
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Meaning · English
To disrespect someone; to disdain or denigrate one's worth or dignity; to betray.
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.