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spittle

/ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A small amount of saliva that is expectorated or expelled from the mouth.

    - "He spat out a wad of spittle."
    - "The teacher scolded the student for spitting spittle in class."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/



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  2. /ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/



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  3. /ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with spittle
mittens , kitchens , hittens , fittens
Variants
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spital , spittle , spittles , spittle insect , spittle insects
Etymology
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Old English spittel; related to spittan 'to spit'

Trivia
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  1. The average person produces about 1 to 1.5 liters (0.3 to 0.5 gallons) of saliva per day.

  2. Spittle can carry diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV, making it important to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

  3. In some cultures, spitting is considered a sign of respect or a form of greeting. For example, in Thailand, people often spit on their hands and then press them together in a prayer-like gesture as a greeting.

Related Concepts
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  1. Saliva: A clear, colorless, or slightly colored liquid secreted by the salivary glands and mucous glands in the mouth, serving various functions including digestion, lubrication, and protection of the teeth.

  2. Expectorate: To spit out or bring up (mucus, saliva, or other fluids) from the mouth.

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In literature, spittle is often used to indicate disgust or contempt. For instance, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth says, 'Give me the bottle, I'll drink the poison.' (Act V, Scene V) 'But first, hie thee to a nymph's sleeping chamber, And throw my bottle of this warm milk on her, That she may drink, and take my life at once.' (Act V, Scene V) 'Do so, but make haste.' (Enter a Servant) 'Sir, she hath drunk the poison.' (Enter Lady Macbeth, in her nightgown, with a bottle in her hand, and a napkin at her lips.) 'Wherein?' 'Wherein you desire.' (Lady Macbeth spits in the bottle.)

How to Memorize "spittle"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person spitting out a small amount of saliva. Visualize the movement of the person's head and the sound of the spittle hitting a surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spittle' with the action of spitting. Remember the feeling of spitting out a wad of saliva.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Spittle starts with S, so spit it out and say S-S-S.'

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