Meaning of spit out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spit, out.
2. To say reluctantly (see also spit it out).
   transitive
3. To rap; to repeat verses passionately or intensely.
   transitive
4. To say scornfully.
   transitive
5. To eject.
   transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Well, you've obviously got something to say⟳ about their relationship, so just spit⟳ it out already!”

“"Hark ye, mistress," said the shepherd. "I've had much on my tongue this many a day, but you haven't given me the chance to spit⟳ it out. I won't be put⟳ off any longer."”

“She spit⟳ the notes out so quickly, she might have⟳ given the fast talker in those Federal Express⟳ commercials a real run⟳ for his money.”

“"You will die⟳ now!", he spat out.”

“But, crucially, the visual wit that made the original feel⟳ so bracingly fresh is maintained, not to mention⟳ its fondness for turning the Savile Row air blue – if you’ve ever hoped to witness Elton John spitting out four-letter words like⟳ a Gatling gun, all while wearing a remarkable feathered suit⟳, then this might be the gonzo spy caper for you.”

“My computer won't read⟳ this DVD. It just keeps spitting it out.”

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