Spiting: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คข
spiting
[ หspaษชtษชล ]
action of spitting
Spiting is the act of expelling saliva or other substances from the mouth. This can happen intentionally as a gesture of defiance or contempt, or unintentionally due to various causes such as coughing or a reaction to something unpleasant.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was so angry that he started spiting on the ground.
- During the game, the player spat towards the referee.
- She tried to suppress the urge to spit after tasting the sour lemon.
Translations
Translations of the word "spiting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escarro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช spucken
๐ฎ๐ฉ meludah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปัะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ splunฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใฐใๅใ
๐ซ๐ท cracher
๐ช๐ธ escupir
๐น๐ท tรผkรผrmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์นจ์ ๋ฑ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตู
๐จ๐ฟ plivnout
๐ธ๐ฐ plivnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ pljuniti
๐ฎ๐ธ รบรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะบัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแ แชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑรงra
๐ฒ๐ฝ escupir
Etymology
The word 'spit' originates from Old English 'spyttan', which is related to the German 'spucken' and the Dutch 'spuwen'. The practice of spitting has been observed for centuries, often associated with disdain or anger. Over time, the verb has evolved to encompass various contexts including medical, hygienic, or communicative implications. In many cultures, spitting can be a significant action with symbolic meaning, sometimes used in rituals or as a sign of disrespect. The evolution of language reflects these cultural practices, and 'spiting' has retained its core meaning while expanding into different social nuances and contexts.