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spit-take

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative spelling of spit take.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

Examples

  • 2008, Jeph Jacques, Questionable Content nr. 1231: Pssssh! Wow Faye, I didn’t think people actually did spit-takes in real life.

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verb

Meaning 2

To perform a spit take

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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