dummy spit en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From when babies have tantrums, and spit out any dummy that they may be sucking.
Meanings
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(Australia, idiomatic, informal) The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.
Did you hear about John's dummy spit over the management changeover?
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dummy spits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
spit the dummy · throw a hissy fit · have a cow