SPITTING
/ˈspɪtɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SPITTING
To impale on a spit; to pierce with a sharp object.
"to spit a loin of veal"
To use a spit to cook; to attend to food that is cooking on a spit.
"She’s spitting the roast in the kitchen."
To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.
To emit or expel in a manner similar to evacuating saliva from the mouth; specifically, to rain or snow slightly.
"a hot pan spitting droplets of fat"
To utter (something) violently.
To dig (something) using a spade; also, to turn (the soil) using a plough.
To plant (something) using a spade.
To dig, to spade.
Examples of SPITTING in a Sentence
- "to spit a loin of veal"
- "She’s spitting the roast in the kitchen."
- "a hot pan spitting droplets of fat"
Word Details
Is SPITTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPITTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPITTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPITTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | i | t | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPITTING
79 words from the letters in SPITTING
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How to Use SPITTING in Word Games
SPITTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPITTING to find 79 additional valid words.