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Definition of spittle

spittle

/ˈspɪt.əl/
spit · tle
Plural:spittles
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spittle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Saliva, especially when ejected from the mouth or seen on the lips.

Example

"The passionate speaker shouted into the microphone, sending flecks of spittle into the air."

2

The frothy white mass secreted by the nymphs of froghoppers (spittlebugs) on plant stems for protection.

Example

"While inspecting the garden, she noticed tiny patches of frothy spittle clinging to the lavender stems."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for spittle

• Nearby Words

spitfire
spitter
spitting cobra
spittle
spittoon
spitty
spitz

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English spitel, altered by association with the verb spit from Old English spatl ('saliva'), which is of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spittle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spittle
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