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spitting

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/ˈspɪtɪŋ/ · spit-ting

to force liquid from the mouth, often saliva, out of the mouth.

Meanings

verbinformal

to force liquid from the mouth, often saliva, out of the mouth.

منہ سے مائع، اکثر لعاب، باہر نکالنا۔

تھوکنا

thookna

Synonyms

ejectexpectoratedischargeنکالنابیرون پھینکناچھڑکنا

Antonyms

swallowconsumeingestنگلناکھاناداخل کرنا

Common Collocations

  • spitting image
  • spitting venom
  • spitting fire

Example Sentences

He was spitting on the ground in disgust.

وہ نفرت سے زمین پر تھوک رہا تھا۔

Woh nafrat se zameen par thook raha tha.

The dog was spitting out the water it drank.

کتا پیا ہوا پانی باہر تھوک رہا تھا۔

Kutta piya hua pani bahar thook raha tha.

She couldn't help spitting when she tasted the bitter fruit.

اس نے کڑوا پھل چکھنے پر تھوکنے سے خود کو نہیں روکا۔

Us ne karwa phal chakhne par thookne se khud ko nahi roka.

Easily Confused With

spiteful:Spitting refers to ejecting saliva, while spiteful means showing malice or ill will.

Word Family

spit
verbتھوکنا
spittle
nounلعاب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of spitting as a 'spit' and 'hit' action.

Picture someone forcefully ejecting something from their mouth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "spittan" — to spit

First known use: 15th century

The word 'spitting' evolved from Old English 'spittan' meaning to eject saliva or food from the mouth.