spit out

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spit, out.

   • The cocktail tasted so disgusting that I had to spit it out immediately.
2. 2

   To say reluctantly (see also spit it out).

   • Well, you've obviously got something to say about their relationship, so just spit it out already!
   • "Hark ye, mistress," said the shepherd. "I've had much on my tongue this many a day, but you haven't given me the chance to spit it out. I won't be put off any longer."
3. 3

   To rap

   To rap; to repeat verses passionately or intensely.

   • Damn, look at him spitting out these bars!
   • She spit the notes out so quickly, she might have given the fast talker in those Federal Express commercials a real run for his money.
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   1. 4

      To say scornfully.

      • "You will die now!", he spat out.
   2. 5

      To eject.

      • My computer won't read this DVD. It just keeps spitting it out.

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