Phrase guide

spit take

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A take (recorded performance), generally expressing surprise or disbelief, in which the actor in the act of drinking spits out the drink.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: acting, broadcasting, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater

Examples

  • When the wombat-riding chimp jumped onto the bar, Smith, who had been enjoying a beer, did a massive spit take.

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