spit out

Language: en

Meaning: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically:seespit,‎out.; (transitive)To sayreluctantly(see alsospit it out).Synonym:come out withWell, you've obviously got something to say about their relationship, so justspititoutalready!1920,Sabine Baring-Gould, chapter XXII, inMehalah: a story of the salt marshes:"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 tospititout. I won't be put off any longer."; (transitive)Torap; torepeatversespassionatelyorintensely.1983April 23, Ruth Borenstein, “Alive!Dazzles”, inGay Community News, page11:Shespitthe notesoutso quickly, she might have given the fast talker in those Federal Express commercials a real run for his money.; (transitive)To sayscornfully."You will die now!", hespat out.2017September 19, Gwilym Mumford, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle review – spy sequel reaches new heights of skyscraping silliness”, inthe Guardian‎[1]:But, crucially, the visual wit that made the original feel so bracingly fresh is maintained, not to mention its fondness for turning the Savile Row air blue – if you’ve ever hoped to witness Elton Johnspitting outfour-letter words like a Gatling gun, all while wearing a remarkable feathered suit, then this might be the gonzo spy caper for you.; (transitive)Toeject.My computer won't read this DVD. It just keepsspittingitout.

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