spitting

(noun) the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva). Synonyms: spit, expectoration.

(verb) expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth. Synonyms: spit, ptyalize, ptyalise, spew, spue. Example: "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer."

(verb) utter with anger or contempt. Synonyms: spit, spit out.

(verb) rain gently. Synonyms: sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter, pitter-patter. Example: "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick."

(verb) drive a skewer through. Synonyms: skewer, spit. Example: "Skewer the meat for the bbq."