Spitted: meaning, definitions and examples
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spitted
[ spɪtɪd ]
past tense
Spitted is the past tense of the verb 'spit,' which means to eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth. It can also refer to cooking food on a spit, which involves roasting it over an open flame or heat source.
Synonyms
discharged, ejected, projected, skewered.
Examples of usage
- He spitted out the bitter medicine.
- The chef spitted the lamb for the feast.
- She accidentally spitted when she was surprised.
- They spitted the vegetables for the barbecue.
Translations
Translations of the word "spitted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cuspido
🇮🇳 थूक दिया
🇩🇪 ausgespuckt
🇮🇩 meludah
🇺🇦 плюнув
🇵🇱 splunięty
🇯🇵 吐き出された
🇫🇷 craché
🇪🇸 escupido
🇹🇷 tükürülmüş
🇰🇷 침 뱉은
🇸🇦 مبصوق
🇨🇿 vyplivnutý
🇸🇰 vypľutý
🇨🇳 吐出
🇸🇮 izpljunjen
🇮🇸 spýtt
🇰🇿 түкірген
🇬🇪 ყლაპი
🇦🇿 sıxılmış
🇲🇽 escupido
Etymology
The word 'spit' originates from the Old English word 'spittan,' which means 'to eject saliva or to throw out.' This verb has cognates in various Germanic languages, including Dutch 'spuiten' and German 'spucken.' Historically, this word has been used since the early medieval period, primarily to describe the act of expelling saliva. The culinary use of 'spit' comes from the Old French 'espite,' which means a long rod used for roasting meat, and it became incorporated into English around the 14th century. Over time, 'spit' expanded in its meanings and usages, reflecting both the physical act of spitting and the method of cooking. The evolution of this term reflects word formation and transformation throughout the history of the English language.