spitter
|spit/ter|
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/ˈspɪtər/
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/ˈspɪtə/
(spit)
eject saliva
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spitter' originates from the Old English word 'spittan', where 'spit' meant 'to eject saliva'.
Historical Evolution
'spittan' transformed into the Middle English word 'spitten', and eventually became the modern English word 'spit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to eject saliva', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that spits.
The spitter in the park was fined for littering.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a type of dinosaur known for spitting venom.
The spitter in the movie was a fictional dinosaur.
Last updated: 2025/02/06 18:49