Phrase guide

dummy spit

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • Did you hear about John's dummy spit over the management changeover?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From when babies have tantrums, and spit out any dummy that they may be sucking.