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spittle Definition

spit·tle (spit'l)

noun

  1. saliva; spit
  2. the frothy secretion of larval spittlebugs

Etymology: earlier spettle < ME spetil < OE spætl, var. of spatl: for IE base see spew

spittle Synonyms

spittle

n.

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.

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