Alternative spelling of spit take

To perform a spit take

(informal) Digestive fluids and other stomach contents which are regurgitated or vomited, especially by a child.

(transitive and intransitive, especially of children) To regurgitate or vomit.

plural of spitting spider

(informal) To overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general.

plural of spitting image

plural of spitting cobra

(idiomatic, informal, chiefly Australia) The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.

(idiomatic) A short distance.