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spittle vs spit

spit vs spittle

spittle and spit both are nouns.

spittle is not a verb while spit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spittle Yes No No No
spit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spittle and spit are synonyms defined as:
  • spittle and spit: a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
Other synonyms of spittle include saliva.
spittle (noun) spit (noun)
a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
a skewer for holding meat over a fire
a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
spittle (verb) spit (verb)
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
utter with anger or contempt
drive a skewer through
rain gently
Difference between spittle and spit

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