Verb
spit out (third-person singular simple present spits out, present participle spitting out, simple past and past participle spat out or spit out)
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spit, out.
- (transitive) To say reluctantly (see also spit it out).
- (transitive) To rap; to repeat verses passionately or intensely.
1983 April 23, Ruth Borenstein, “Alive! Dazzles”, in Gay Community News, page 11:She spit the notes out so quickly, she might have given the fast talker in those Federal Express commercials a real run for his money.
- (transitive) To say scornfully.
"You will die now!", he spat out.
2017 September 19, Gwilym Mumford, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle review – spy sequel reaches new heights of skyscraping silliness”, in the Guardian:But, crucially, the visual wit that made the original feel so bracingly fresh is maintained, not to mention its fondness for turning the Savile Row air blue – if you’ve ever hoped to witness Elton John spitting out four-letter words like a Gatling gun, all while wearing a remarkable feathered suit, then this might be the gonzo spy caper for you.
- (transitive) To eject.
My computer won't read this DVD. It just keeps spitting it out.
Usage notes
- Spit as the past form is common only in the US, while spat is common everywhere.