Spittle

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪtÉ™l

Full definition of spittle

Noun

1. Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.
2. Something frothy and white that resembles spit.
3. Spit-up or drool of an infant.
4. A small sort of spade.
5. Obsolete form of spital
• unknown date, George Herbert, The Thanksgiving:"I'll build a spittle, or mend common ways..."

Derived terms

• lickspittle
• spittly

Verb

1. To dig or stir with a small spade.

Anagrams

• pittles