spittle
spittle
Definition
spit·tle (spit′'l)
noun
- saliva; spit
- the frothy secretion of larval spittlebugs
Etymology: earlier spettle < ME spetil < OE spætl, var. of spatl: for IE base see spew
spittle
Synonyms
spittle
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- man: He gave up the worship of angels, the adoring presence of angels for the spittle of men.
Converse of object
- wipe: Her first professional engagement was a brief stint at The National Theater wiping the spittle from Leo McKern's mouth.
- use: Those that wish to may try the local home brew, fermented using human spittle!
- drop: Work up some saliva and drop a spittle on top of the water and observe.
Adjective modifier
- own: Often the tattooist used his own spittle to mix the color but occasionally urine was used instead.
Browse dictionary entries near spittle
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- spiteful
- spite
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- spittlebug
- spittoon
- spitz
- Spitzer, Eliot
- spiv
- splanchnic
- splanchno-
- splanchnology
- splash
- splash guard
